The cut in the top rate of income tax from 45% to 40% could see thousands of top earners max out on pension contributions during the current financial year, whilst they can still get relief at 45% on the cost of saving into a pension, according to LCP partner Steve...
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HMRC data reveals continued impact of NI hike on pay packets
Following the latest HMRC tax receipts and National Insurance contributions statistics, Shaun Moore, tax and financial planning expert at Quilter has commented: “The latest HMRC data shows receipts from Income Tax and National Insurance payments for April to June 2022...
Financial Planners unite to support Ukrainian Refugees
Written by Shannon Currie and Phil Billingham of Perceptive Planning, and David Crozier of Navigator Financial Planning In common with everyone else in financial services, Shannon Currie and Phil Billingham of Perceptive Planning, and David Crozier of Navigator...
Alok Sharma, COP26 President, to return to India to boost climate action ahead of COP27
COP26 President Alok Sharma will meet with key ministers and climate leaders involved in the implementation of India’s ambitious COP26 commitments. He will visit a solar research facility to see renewable energy generation in action as he continues to press for global...
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LCP urges those selecting a Master Trust to pay attention to investment returns and not to fixate on small charge differences when opting for a Master Trust
LCP urges those selecting a Master Trust to pay attention to investment returns and not to fixate on small charge differences when opting...
Hybrid working amplifies burnout in finance as workers call for reduced workloads and faster, more efficient technology
Remote and hybrid work in the post-pandemic era is amplifying burnout for a third of financial services and banking professionals. A new...
Opportunities you may be missing in early-stage investment
VGC Partners testify that huge brands can grow from early stage investing. One of their biggest successes to date is the Series A into...
TEAM today have announced a fund raising and acquisition of the IFA Concentric
Concentric Concentric is a successful Jersey-based investment consultancy business providing investment advice and analysis to over 430...
Platform Assets fall despite resilient advised flows, but tougher times lie ahead suggests lang cat in latest platform market scorecard
In volatile markets, total platform assets across all platforms in Q1 2022 fell by -2.66% on Q4 2021 values, while advised platform assets...
Why equity income may be coming back into fashion – AJ Bell
Written By Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell The market is a pretty grisly place to be right now, as high inflation,...
Families unaware of benefits of life assurance, says Continuum
Many UK families are missing out on potential tax-efficient inheritance planning due to a lack of understanding around the difference...
“The UK economy has now recovered to its pre-pandemic level, but momentum seems to be ebbing away” – Laith Khalaf comments on the latest GDP figures
Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest GDP figures from the ONS released this morning. “The UK...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: 5 tips from Nucleus Commercial Finance’s Chirag Shah on how SME businesses can better support workplace mental health
This article is featured as part of our week-long series looking at awareness and practical advice to support the Mental Health of those...
Latest ONS data shows UK economy shrinking as a result of cost of living crisis – experts share their views
The latest ONS announcement earlier this morning for both Q1 and March GDP data has shown that the UK economy shrank...
FREE Intelligent Partnership EIS/SEIS course worth £195 and 5 hours CPD available to advisers
Last year, Nova Growth Capital ran a sponsored EISA survey for UK financial advisers to find out what the barriers were in preventing them...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: Advice firms that support employees’ mental health offer an “enhanced” service to clients, says Beaufort Financial
Gwilym Lloyd Jones, Director of Beaufort Financial St Asaph and Chester: “Working in a service-led profession has many rewards, such as...
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