Today's announcement of the government plan to help cut energy bills for businesses, has been much anticipated. Tom Gilbey, equity research analyst at Quilter Cheviot comments on the news: "Under the energy relief plans just announced, energy tariffs introduced by...
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Assets rise 17% at Continuum as recurring income rises 31%
Assets under influence rose a further 17% year-on-year to £1.53bn for the half year ending 30 June 2022 at national IFA firm Continuum.  Financial highlights for the half ending 30 June 2022 include: A 31% rise in ongoing recurring income (year-on-year). A 37% rise in...
ONS economy stats released – reaction
This morning the latest monthly ONS economy stats were released, highlighting a Gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.5% in May 2022, after a decline of 0.2% in April 2022 (revised up from a 0.3% fall); UK GDP increased by 0.4% in the three months to May 2022, and...
Propertymark ambassador delves into intricacies of periodic tenancies for those renting during academic year
As part of The Renters’ Reform White Paper, the UK Government proposed that all tenants be moved onto a single system of periodic tenancies, meaning that they can leave poor quality housing without remaining liable for the rent or move more easily when their...
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TPR Annual funding statement – new risks emerging, but ‘normal service resuming’ when it comes to regulator expectations
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today published its 2022 Annual Funding Statement. It continues to emphasise TPR’s expectation of joined...
abrdn invests in The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
abrdn has invested £75m in a sustainable private placement on behalf of its strategic partner Phoenix Group (Phoenix) in The London School...
Average time to buyout for the FTSE350 Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes falls by nine months
The average time to buy-out for the FTSE350 Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme falls to one-year low in March as increased gilt and swap...
How fresh perspective can help future-proof your business
By Julie Jouault, Senior Experience Designer at Wilson Fletcher In a world where adaptability is critical, exposing yourself to different...
Just two out of five people have planned for inflation in retirement
Inflation ‘proofing’ techniques include relying on the State Pension and company pensions keeping pace Those who have not planned say...
Novia and Wealthtime to be unified under Wealthtime group brand
Anacap-owned platforms Novia and Wealthtime are to be unified under a single group brand Wealthtime. The decision to rebrand is the final...
Curtis Banks comments on the latest parliamentary research briefing on the reform of pension tax relief
Jessica List, Pensions Technical Manager at Curtis Banks, comments on the latest parliamentary research briefing on the reform of pension...
Top 10 stories to remember after an eventful first quarter
After an exceptional 2021, the first quarter of 2022 has been an emotional and difficult one for investors. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,...
Phoenix Insights response to the DWP’s State Pension Age Independent Review
Catherine Foot, Director of longevity think tank Phoenix Insights, part of Phoenix Group, comments: “The state pension is a hugely...
Don’t let the Chancellor’s political woes deter you from seeking the best for your non-dom clients – Paul Fairbairn
The publicity around Ms Murthy’s status as a ‘non-dom’ has once again shone a light on the tax treatment of non-doms. Despite the media...
Benchmark Academy delivers on aim to build next generation of Chartered Financial Planners
Benchmark Capital launched the Benchmark Academy in January 2022. The Academy is a dedicated resource which will help build successful...
Why the recent Philip v Barclays Bank CoP judgment has consequences for IFAs – legal commentary
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Philip v Barclays Bank is one which all financial advisers should note with interest. The case concerned...
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