Exclusives
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Renters’ Rights Bill: threat or opportunity for IFAs?
Phil Nash(pictured), Chief Sales Officer at Shepherds Friendly, says new legislation has the potential to cause complacency about income protection among young…
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MICAP’s Mark O’Donnell explains why VCTs represent a vital yet underutilised investment opportunity for advisers
With 30 years of history and £11 billion raised, Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) remain underutilised. Mark O’Donnell from MICAP (part of Defaqto)…
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Industry experts react to UK’s unexpected GDP growth
The UK economy delivered unexpected GDP growth of 0.1% in the last three months of 2024. 0.9% growth for 2024 was lower…
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A new era for VCTs amid budget tax changes
Post-budget tax reforms and frozen allowances are reshaping investor sentiment, driving interest in Venture Capital Trusts. Offering tax-efficient planning opportunities, in the…
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Triple Point’s Diana French explains how dynamic growth makes a compelling case for VCTs
Marking 30 years of Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), this milestone highlights their role in UK growth, says Diana French, retail strategy director…
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Reasons to consider VCTs post-Budget according to Octopus Investments’ Kristy Barr
Kristy Barr, Co-Head of Retail Investments at Octopus Investments, dives down into why and how VCTs are increasingly providing advisers with unique…
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UK interest rates cut to 4.5% as expected – but should we be worried about economic growth? Industry reaction
In a widely anticipated decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced a reduction in the UK’s key interest…
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Relief for the mortgage market as interest rates cut to 4.5% | Industry reaction
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today lowered the UK’s key interest rate from…
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Investing in 2025: we talk to Morningstar’s Dan Kemp about the highs, lows, and what lies ahead
2024 was a rollercoaster year in the world of finance, but what does 2025 hold? In a recent IFA Talk podcast, Dan…
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The upside of change: Strategic Portfolios for the Energy Transition Mega-Trend
Blackfinch’s Dr Reuben Wilcock and Tim Wynn-Jones explain why they believe that energy transition is the next big opportunity for investors The…
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