Nearly half (46%) of UK adults have admitted feelings of anxiety with their financial situation, according to a study* from smart money app Plum. The research, which polled 2,000 adults, found people taking extreme measures to cope with rising bills. An alarming 14%...
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“A rate increase of 0.75% will send shockwaves through the property market” – brokers on this week’s rate decision
This week, many expect the Bank of England to raise rates by 0.75% in an effort to combat inflation. In response, ten brokers were asked what it would mean for borrowers and the property market more generally. Ross Boyd, founder of the always-on mortgage comparison...
David Brooks comments on Guy Opperman’s resignation
David Brooks, Technical Director at independent consultancy Broadstone, following today’s announcement from Guy Opperman that he will no longer be continuing as Pensions Minister. He said: “Looking back over the pensions career of Guy Opperman will mostly be a...
Mintago partners with intelliflo to support advisers in hunting lost pension pots
Fintech startup Mintago has partnered with intelliflo, a leader in financial advice technology, to further the reach of its Pension Hunting Service. Financial advisers will be able to use Mintago’s Pension Hunting platform for the first time, which until now was a...
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Over 1/3 of Brits left with “just enough” cash after essential spending
More than a third (37%) of people have ”just enough” money left over after paying for essentials to provide for themselves and their...
Over 1 in 10 UK households have nothing left to cut back on in the face of further energy price rises, L&G finds
According to Legal & General’s Rebuilding Britain Index, announced today, the UK’s cost of living crisis will lead to nearly 70% of...
Halifax HPI: “We may soon start to see people downsizing or selling” say experts
In this blog for IFA Magazine, a selection of mortgage and finance experts comment on the Halifax July House Price Index published this...
Average house price falls slightly – first drop in a year – Halifax HPI
Written by Russell Galley, Managing Director, Halifax Following a year of exceptionally strong growth, UK house prices fell last month for...
What are the dangers of Buy Now Pay Later schemes?
By Jess McGuigan, Wealth Planner at Kingswood The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Market has hit the targeted Millennial & Gen Z generation...
Schroders: Bank of England shows new focus on inflation
Bank of England accelerates rate hikes with 0.5% increase, but dire forecasts signal rates may not go as high as previously feared hitting...
Record amounts of capital of gains and tax recorded in 2020 to 2021 tax year
New data published today by HMRC has revealed that in the 2020 to 2021 tax year the total amount of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability was...
CAMRADATA’s latest whitepaper asks if Multi Sector Fixed Income strategies offer investors positive returns during volatile market conditions?
2022 has so far proven torrid for credit investors, with few strategies looking good on an absolute-return basis. CAMRADATA’s latest...
Horror forecast for UK economy served up by Bank of England – AJ Bell
Written by Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell Winter is coming, and it’s shaping up to be an absolute horror show for...
BoE hikes rates by 0.5%: “Homeowners facing a world of pain” say experts
Following the Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates by 0.5%, a selection of advisers, wealth managers and mortgage brokers...
Bank of England announces biggest base rate hike since 1995 – experts comment
In today's announcement from the Bank of England (BoE), the "old lady of Threadneedle Street" is certainly cracking the whip against the...
Nucleus appoints Mike Regan as Chief Financial Officer
Nucleus Financial Platforms Group, one of the UK’s leading, independent, adviser platform groups, has appointed Mike Regan as Chief...
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