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Guest insight: why the Financial Services industry’s confidence in AI must be paired with responsible adoption
The Financial Services industry is keen to seize opportunities from AI adoption, but sustainable success hinges on high-quality data and responsible strategies…
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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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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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Going for growth: Chancellor’s deregulation drive sparks concern over Consumer Duty & financial stability | Sparrows Capital
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged regulators to cut red tape, but firms are questioning the impact on Consumer Duty and financial sector…
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