Investments & Savings
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Tax pressures and falling rates put savers on alert
An expected base rate cut and frozen tax thresholds threaten savers’ returns, so they should act quickly to protect their earnings. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the…
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Active funds endure a dreadful decade – just 24% have beaten an index tracker
AJ Bell’s new Manager versus Machine report paints a stark picture for active fund management, showing long-term underperformance, a brutal year for…
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UK Managed Portfolios: Growth of passive holdings contributes to falling costs
Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) have become a cornerstone of financial advice in the UK, offering advisers a streamlined way to deliver diversified…
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Discretionary MPS assets set to surpass £200bn after surging a third in a year
Discretionary MPS assets are set to surpass £200bn after surging by a third (32%) in a year, defying expectations of a slowdown, according…
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Setting up for a Santa rally?Canaccord Wealth’s Hibbert looks ahead to Central Bank announcements
Equities were mostly rangebound in the first week of December, but the positive sentiment that has propelled markets through the year has…
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How a centralised investment proposition can enhance an MPS
In a rapidly changing investment landscape, advisers are under pressure to deliver personalised client outcomes while keeping their businesses efficient and compliant.…
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Five themes for investors to watch in 2026, new AJ Bell analysis
As 2025 ends, AJ Bell’s Russ Mould outlines five forces set to shape markets in 2026—from AI hyperscalers and private credit risks…
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FCA sets out landmark package to boost UK investment culture, experts react
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out a suite of measures today to empower retail investment, reinforce wholesale markets and maintain…
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Fidelity’s Market Week: Jemma Slingo comments on rising rate-cut expectations as investors eye a big December finish
Rising expectations of a December Fed rate cut are giving global equities a late-year lift as Japan’s shift away from negative rates…
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Real Estate 2026: Trends to watch, challenges to tackle, opportunities to seize
As we move into 2026, the UK real estate market stands at a pivotal crossroads. Economic uncertainty, political shifts, and changing lifestyles…
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