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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Don’t lose your memories forever: STEP calls on the government and service providers like Apple, Google and Meta to do more to help people to pass on their digital memories
STEP, a worldwide body for professionals that help families plan for their futures, is launching its Protect Your Digital Memories campaign today to encourage people to make plans for what happens to their photos and videos after they’ve gone. STEP is calling for the...
Fed rate rise – “clear warning that rates in the UK are going to rise sharply” – brokers and advisers on ramifications for UK borrowers, savers and investors
Last night, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) hiked rates by 0.75% - the biggest increase seen across the pond since 1994 - as it showed its intent to get serious in the fight against inflation. A variety of brokers and wealth managers have shared their views on what they...
FCA tells lenders to support consumers struggling with the cost of living
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is today writing to more than 3,500 lenders to remind them of the standards they should meet as consumers across the country are affected by the rising cost of living. With household bills expected to continue to rise into the...
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FCA data published highlighting the regulator taking action to tackle harm in the consumer investments market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported that it is taking assertive action to tackle harm in the consumer investments market,...
Ways to reassure clients during periods of market volatility
If the markets are to endure a bumpy ride throughout 2022, it’s important that advisers and planners have reassuring messages up their...
What Blackfinch opportunities are there for Deployment by Tax Year End?
As we approach Tax Year End we know that this is everyone’s busiest time in the tax efficient space. As advisers you don’t want to miss...
House price growth accelerated in February, with average price up £29,000 over the last year
Annual UK house price growth increased to 12.6% in February, from 11.2% in January Prices up 1.7% month-on-month Average house price...
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide – Andersen’s Andrew Park looks at how HMRC is confiscating crypto
By Andrew Park, Tax Investigations Partner at Andersen Simon York – head of HM Revenue & Customs Fraud Investigation Service – did not...
Investec expands MPS offering with Cautious Plus Strategy
Investec Wealth & Investment (“Investec”) is pleased to announce a new MPS model, the Cautious Plus Strategy. The Cautious Plus...
What options exist in the MPS range?
Investec believe that choice is very important for IFAs. Across the Investec Managed Portfolio Services range are seven different...
Sure Valley Ventures launches £95m UK Software Venture Capital Fund with £50m investment from the British Business Bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme
Sure Valley Ventures, the founder-led Venture Capital (VC) firm that invests in high growth software companies in sectors such as the...
Property market branded “a law unto itself” following extraordinary February growth
Economic logic and the UK property market rarely go hand in hand and this was once again the case in February. Despite the soaring cost of...
MPs foresee pension guidance ‘déjà vu’ after government brushes off new calls for trials of automatic appointment booking
Pension Minister Guy Opperman’s failure to accept calls from MPs yesterday to push ahead with trials of automatic enrolment into pension...
Your Deepbridge Opportunities For Deployment By Tax Year End
As we approach Tax Year End we know that this is everyone’s busiest time in the tax efficient space. As advisers you don’t want to miss...
Prepaid funeral plans vs over 50s plans – How could your client cover funeral costs?
Most of the UK’s over 50 population haven’t made financial provisions for their funeral. Yet, the interest in funeral plans and over 50s...
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