Digital payments start-up wi-Q has secured £3m investment from Manchester-based venture capital investor, Praetura Ventures, to enhance its product offering and expand its international footprint. Founded in 2014, wi-Q provides mobile ordering and payment solutions to...
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Air Relaunches its Industry Leading Training Programme
Following its recent rebrand, Air is delighted to unveil the new look Air Academy. This fully interactive training programme accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance provides eight learning modules designed to upskill and support advisers operating...
How to support clients going through divorce and the menopause
Written by Jennifer Williamson Media attention around the menopause has increased over the last few years, particularly due to household names demanding greater support and encouraging the media to help raise more awareness. More recently, Davina McCall's documentary...
#LCAW: Vala highlight 5 Sustainable Investment Themes for 2022
Celebrating London Climate Action Week, this article features as part of IFA Magazine’s editorial campaign throughout this week, which aims to highlight key issues, news and views in the field of climate action. 1.Supply chain transparency A key part of our march...
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IHT receipts swell to record highs
Inheritance tax receipts reported for April 2021 to February 2022 of £5.5bn hit a record high. The receipts surpass the previous record...
Stressed customers hit the phones to discuss financial woes
The rising cost of living is making the phones ring for financial services businesses across the UK - as worried consumers seek more help...
Spring Statement: Pressure on Chancellor to deliver help with rising costs
While the Spring Statement was intended to be a relatively low key update on the country’s finances, there is growing pressure on the...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Global Survey Validates that ESG is a Growing Priority for Businesses
Organizations are Balancing Measures across Environment, Social and Governance NAVEX, the leader in integrated risk and compliance...
UK’s Capital Gains Tax bill jumps 35% to record £14.6bn
The UK’s Capital Gains Tax bill has jumped 35% from £10.8bn to a record £14.6bn in the past year* following a rise in tax on entrepreneurs...
1million UK trusts must register on government list or risk fines
As many as 1 million trusts in the UK could be caught by a new requirement to register on a government list. Those failing to sign up risk...
Pensioners will be relieved by latest commitment to reinstate state pension triple lock but face a difficult 12 months
Below inflation increase of 3.1% next month but bumper rise of 8% plus predicted for April 2023 Last chance for Chancellor to offer higher...
Building Back Better: Opportunities for advisers
By Andrew Aldridge, Partner at Deepbridge Capital The UK Government’s current tag line of ‘Building Back Better’ is focused on the...
IHT receipts show further year-on-year increase
New HMRC data out today shows that IHT receipts for April 2021 to February 2022 were £5.5 billion – £0.7 billion higher than the same...
BUDGET: Following Brexit, EIS scheme rules should be relaxed, say investors
Now that the UK has left the European Union, the Government should relax the rules around the flagship Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)...
Top tips for spring cleaning a pension
By Jessica List, Pension Technical Manager at Curtis Banks 25 March – 10 April marks this year’s Great British Spring Clean – a great time...
Global Money Week is more important than ever during the cost-of-living crisis, says Quilter’s Stewart Perry
In light of this week's Global Money Week, Stewart Perry, head of responsible business at Quilter, comments: "Weeks like Global Money Week...
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