The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is concerned that as pressure mounts on household budgets some customers may cut-back on the insurance they need, leaving them without protection.  The government has announced further support for consumers and businesses for...
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How Bobbie’s adviser helped her following the sale of her buy-to-let property
For professional advisers and paraplanners only. Not to be relied upon by retail investors. Times have gotten tougher for buy-to-let investors. So much so that many have decided to exit altogether and sell down their property portfolio. But selling an additional...
Slow-to-sell property hotspots and the price cuts sellers are taking to attract a buyer
Research by property purchasing specialist, HBB Solutions, reveals that properties which are slow to sell command an average price of up to -17% below England’s overall average house price with the biggest slow-seller markets found in London and the South East. ...
7IM completes Blended MPS range with the launch of a new model
7IM has added a new model portfolio, Adventurous Plus, to complete its Blended Model Portfolio Service (MPS) range. The new model, 7IM’s most ‘adventurous’ offering in the range, is intended for those that are willing to take on a higher degree of risk while on the...
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No fault divorce and pension sharing orders – one problem solved, another exacerbated? – Wedlake Bell
Written by, Matthew Brunsdon-Tully (Partner) and Jennifer Ball (Senior Associate) at independent London law firm, Wedlake Bell Until...
Young adults significantly more likely to talk about money with their parents than past generations
Three in four 18-24-year-olds spoke to their parents about money matters when they were growing up. This compares to just 43% of those 65...
Equity release market heading to £6billion new lending
The equity release market is heading towards £6 billion new lending this year after a record first half which saw the average customer...
Amount HMRC believes wealthy crypto investors owe in unpaid tax jumps 432% in year, says Pinsent Masons
New figures published this week show a 432% increase in the amount of tax HMRC believes wealthy individuals underpaid on their...
Aegon comments on latest ONS figures which show welcome boost in over 50 employment figures
Number of employees aged 50 to 64 increase by 185,000, more than in any other age group Critical age band for retirement planning Over 55s...
Climate crisis: Investors snap up sustainable funds as temperatures soar
The UK is set to see its hottest day on record. UK temperatures hit record highs of 38C yesterday, with 42C expected today. Scientists...
Increased regulation drives demand for Defaqto services
Fintel, the leading provider of Fintech and support services to the UK retail financial services sector, announces that is has expanded...
Half a million consumers paying less credit card interest following FCA intervention
Nearly 600,000 people are now paying less in interest and charges on their credit card debt because of changes made by the Financial...
Health and wellbeing support needs to adapt for the 45% now hybrid working
Research revealed today by Towergate Health & Protection shows that on average 45% of employees are now working on a hybrid basis,...
AJ Bell’s Khalaf: Record fall in real wages adds to squeeze on household finances
Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis, AJ Bell, comments on the latest Labour Market Statistics published by the ONS this morning:...
intelliflo to support M&G Wealth Advice’s growth plans as their new technology partner
intelliflo, the leading SaaS Advice technology platform for financial advisers, will be supporting M&G Wealth Advice’s growth plans as...
Record numbers of pupils receive financial education from the Personal Finance Society
The Personal Finance Society’s financial education programme has held a record number of sessions since returning to schools last...
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