New research published today by Nest Insight reveals what employer pension contributions are currently being offered, to which employees and why, across different sizes and types of employers. This new project, supported by abrdn Financial Fairness Trust, also...
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Charles Stanley’s Bob Campion and Gary White comment on different aspects of today’s Mini-Budget announcement
Charles Stanley's Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White, and their Senior Portfolio Manager, Bob Campion have commented on Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget announcement. Garry White comments: “Global investors failed to be impressed by Kwasi Kwarteng’s “great growth...
PensionBee CEO comments on today’s emergency budget
Romi Savova, CEO at PensionBee, has commented on today’s emergency budget. “Today’s announcement from the Chancellor provides welcome relief for many households, by reducing the household rate of inflation with a cap on energy prices, and cuts to National...
“The gilt market has reacted with what could best be described as an allergic reaction.” – Barnett Waddingham
This morning's mini-budget has had a seismic effect on gilt markets. Ian Mills, Partner at Barnett Waddingham, has discussed what this means for DB pension scheme funding positions. He said: "The Chancellor’s announcements this morning have had a seismic effect on...
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Volatile markets and economic uncertainty call for balanced investment portfolios
Investors can get caught up in financial markets drama, making it increasingly difficult to maintain a balanced portfolio. And there has...
Industry experts respond to latest HMRC Property Transactions data
Following the latest HMRC Property Transactions data that saw residential transactions in July 2022 at 104,470, 36.7% higher than July...
Regulated firms planning a big technology switch
More than 80 per cent of regulated firms in the legal, property and finance and banking sectors are considering a switch to electronic...
Finitor Wealth completes funding round with double multi-adviser firm acquisition
Finitor Wealth, the financial planning and wealth management group, has acquired two multi-adviser firms in deals brokered by Gunner &...
Muddy Machines secures £1.5m to develop next-generation crop harvesting robots
Muddy Machines, the AgTech and robotics company that helps automate crop harvesting, have announced a new round of seed funding of £1.5m....
Mr SIPP AKA John Moret calls for rewrite of SIPP regulation
Industry veteran John Moret, also known as Mr SIPP, has called on the Treasury to instigate a review and rewrite of SIPP regulation...
Clients are more concerned about their financial wellbeing now than during the pandemic, according to advisers – Fidelity Adviser Solutions
Advisers expect to have a more significant role in helping clients to navigate economic challenges now than at any other point in the past...
Downing LLP partners with Yorkshire Water to develop 28 new solar sites
Investment and asset manager, Downing LLP, is pleased to announce it has been selected by Yorkshire Water to develop, design, build and...
They think it’s Hall over…. it is now! Legal analysis on how the Murdoch/Hall divorce affects HNWIs
Matthew Taylor, Partner at Stowe Family Law reflects on the recent Murdoch/Hall divorce as he explores the differences for high net worth...
Mazars’ Lagarias: “A market meltdown along with a recession may be too much to handle”
Below, George Lagarias, Chief Economist at Mazars, comments on the actions of the fed and the US market. George Lagarias, Chief Economist...
First-time buyers urged to manage expectations after 79% say they believe their first home will meet all of their needs – while 42% think their first home will be their last
First-time buyers have been urged to manage their expectations after research from Yorkshire Building Society revealed that four-in-five...
Invesco launches Metaverse Fund
Invesco today announces the launch of the Invesco Metaverse Fund, an actively-managed global equity fund which offers investors exposure...
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