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Business & Development
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PIMFA appoints Morningstar as new Sole Index Series’ Provider
The Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA) today announced an agreement with Morningstar, Inc (Nasdaq: MORN). Starting from 2nd March 2026,…
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MainStreet Partners announces 2026 ESG & sustainability champions
MainStreet Partners, a leading ESG and Sustainability data provider for top-tier investors and distributors, today announces the winners of its 2026 ESG and…
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Blackfinch Group brings Thrive to market, as financial stress impacts 1/3 of the UK workforce
Blackfinch Group introduces Thrive, a new workplace pension, benefits and financial wellbeing platform, designed and developed for UK businesses. Thrive is the…
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Hargreaves Lansdown appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Matt Benchener as Chief Executive Officer, starting in July 2026 subject to regulatory approval. He will join Hargreaves…
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Quilter launches smoothed funds in partnership with Standard Life
Quilter has today announced the launch of the Quilter Smoothed Funds in partnership with Standard Life, designed to meet the growing need…
Economy
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Experts react to the UK economy showing glimmers of hope, but questions remain about long-term prospects
The latest UK GDP figures have delivered a rare dose of optimism, with November’s 0.3% growth beating expectations and hinting that the…
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The key macro events to watch in 2026 – and how they could shape financial markets and investor portfolios
A year of political flashpoints, central bank change and geopolitical risk lies ahead for markets in 2026. Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategy…
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US CPI: Steady inflation unlikely to shift January hold expectations, experts react
Today’s US CPI data offered tentative relief for markets, with core inflation undershooting expectations and reviving hopes of policy easing in 2026.…
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St. James’s Place – Market outlook: Resilience, diversification and opportunity after a volatile year
After a turbulent year shaped by tariff uncertainty, AI exuberance and shifting monetary policy, St. James’s Place leaders Justin Onuekwusi and Hetal…
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Experts react to mixed US jobs data after government shutdown keeps rate cuts in play
US payrolls undershot expectations in December and prior months were sharply revised lower, but a surprise fall in the unemployment rate and…
Insurance and Protection
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Yorkshire Building Society helps members save £2 Million on insurance in just one year
Yorkshire Building Society has helped its members save over £2 million in insurance premiums since introducing commission-free Life and Home insurance a…
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National Friendly partners with Iress to launch Mortgage Friendly Shield on The Exchange and Xplan Mortgage
National Friendly today announces a further strategic partnership with Iress to launch its Mortgage Friendly Shield product through The Exchange and Xplan…
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The Exeter appoints James Shepherd as Non-Executive Director
UK health and life insurer The Exeter has today announced the appointment of James Shepherd to the Board of Directors, as a Non-Executive Director,…
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85% of workers think being unable to work through ill health would impact on their confidence
A new survey from income protection provider Cirencester Friendly reveals more than eight out of 10 workers think if they couldn’t work…
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Mortgage Advice Bureau strengthens protection proposition with latest appointment
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), the UK’s leading mortgage intermediary, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Alan Richardson as…
Mortgage & Property
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Landmark: housing activity put on hold in Q4 2025
Released today, Landmark Information Group’s Q4 2025 Residential Property Trends Report illustrates that despite early signs of renewed momentum towards the end…
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more2life relaunches Apex and Apex Interest Reward product ranges
more2life, the later life lender, has today (15 January 2026) announced the relaunch of its Apex and Apex Interest Reward product ranges.…
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers and home movers
Nationwide will be cutting rates across its fixed rate mortgage range for first-time buyers and those looking to move home, with the new…
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Air expands adviser support with later life lending webinar campaign
Market-leading later life lending platform Air is increasing its investment in adviser support with a webinar campaign tailored to the needs of…
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Pepper Money cuts Residential rates and adds free valuations across Buy to Let range
Specialist mortgage lender Pepper Money has announced significant enhancements across its Pepper 48 Residential and Buy-to-Let product ranges, including rate reductions of…
Regulation & Complaince
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FCA consults to simplify Retail Banking data collection
The FCA today published a consultation paper with proposals to transform Retail Banking Business Models data collections into an annual return to…
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Lords inquiry hears from industry leaders on regulators and growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee continues its inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, by hearing from…
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‘Unknown unknowns’ demand vigilance
A new report published today, ‘Private markets: Unknown unknowns’, by the cross-party House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee concludes that there…
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Will advice firms need to adapt compliance requirements in 2026? Practical insights from TCC Group
If 2024 and 2025 were about interpreting the FCA’s Consumer Duty, 2026 will be about proving it, says Joe Norburn, CEO of TCC…
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FCA seeks feedback on proposals for UK crypto rules
The FCA is launching a consultation asking for views on new proposals as the next step in shaping the UK’s crypto rules.…
