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Business & Development
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UK banks and fintechs join forces to launch new payment scheme
At Money2020, UK Payments Initiative Ltd (UKPI) launched a scheme designed for the next-generation of open banking payments, marking a turning point…
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Wellness perks won’t fix burnout if the workday stays broken, expert says
A new International Labour Organisation report has put workplace stress into a sharper health and safety frame, estimating that psychosocial risks at work are…
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Why cross-generational leadership is becoming a business development priority
For this month’s In Focus, IFA Magazine is exploring business development in financial services, looking at how leadership, workplace culture and strategic…
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Hoxton Wealth: Why adviser businesses must plan for succession now
As thousands of financial planners edge towards retirement without a clear exit strategy, succession planning has become one of the profession’s most…
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Brooks Macdonald launches Strategic Partnerships to help independent financial advice firms scale for the future
Brooks Macdonald today announces the launch of Brooks Macdonald Strategic Partnerships (BMSP), a new offering designed to help ambitious independent financial advice…
Economy
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June Fed cut ruled out after jobs shock, December now focal point
The Federal Reserve will likely cut US interest rates in December but leave them on hold this month following today’s hot US…
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Capgemini: Global millionaire population hit record 25.3 million in 2025
The 30th edition of the Capgemini Research Institute’s World Wealth Report 2026, published today, found an 8.7% increase in global high-net-worth individual[1] (HNWI) wealth in 2025, reaching…
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Stocks on the back foot as markets search for fresh catalysts
Derren Nathan, head of equity research at Hargreaves Lansdown, and Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, examine a weaker start…
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Iran exit from talks puts $100 Brent in sight
Brent oil looks set to move above $100 and potentially stay there for a while. That scenario would change the game for…
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Growth momentum has been more resilient than expected
Nicolas Jullien, global head of fixed income at Candriam, sets out a selective approach to rates, currencies and credit markets as investors…
Insurance and Protection
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UK businesses and individuals spent a record £9.5bn on private healthcare in 2025, an all-time high
UK businesses and individuals spent £9.5 billion in private medical insurance in 2025, the highest level since records began and up from…
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Guardian to offer new lower cost CI cover after adviser feedback
Guardian is reporting today that it will expand its Essentials range, which is designed for clients who want quality cover at a more…
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Highlighting intelligent and affordable protection solutions | New Insurance and Protection Magazine | Issue 2
As we move into the summer months, protection advice continues to evolve at pace. From changing healthcare expectations to rapid developments in…
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Shepherds Friendly pays out 97% of income protection claims in 2025
Shepherds Friendly paid out £3.25 million in income protection claims last year, a slight increase on the £3.23 million paid out in…
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British Friendly launches Lifetime Care Plan
British Friendly has launched its new Lifetime Care Plan, an Immediate Needs Annuity designed to help advisers support clients facing the financial…
Mortgage & Property
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A third of Brits open to buying a home with a friend or sibling: Expert reveals the key pros and cons
With the continuing cost of living crisis in the UK, more Brits are exploring purchasing a home with friends and family to…
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The safest places to live, buy, and sell property in the UK have been revealed
Comparing property prices in higher-risk and lower-risk areas using the latest ONS data shows that homes in safer areas are on average £46,500…
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More mortgage borrowers turning to shorter-term fixes
Borrowers are increasingly turning to shorter-term fixed-rate mortgages in response to higher rates, new analysis of mortgage search activity on Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has found. The…
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Homeowners hold false beliefs about redundancy, sick pay and state support – leaving many without a safety net
New research¹ from LifeSearch and HomeOwners Alliance reveals that many homeowners are relying on assumptions about financial support that simply aren’t true.…
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Renting for life: Six in ten tenants are staying longer than they ever planned
Six in ten tenants across England and Wales are renting for longer than they ever planned to, according to new research from LRG.…
Regulation & Complaince
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Simpler climate reporting rules could save firms £20m annually
Investment firms could save around £20m a year under new proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to simplify climate reporting for investment products. The…
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UK companies are leaving millions of pounds exposed and underperforming, new research suggests
UK businesses could be losing tens of thousands of pounds a year in missed interest while leaving large sums of cash potentially…
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Stablecoin regulation must not be delayed, and must balance risk mitigation with innovation
Today, the cross-party House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has published its report, ‘Stablecoins: waiting for regulation’. The report concludes that…
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AJ Bell finds advisers divided over FCA’s proposed simplified advice changes
The FCA has recently proposed changes to the pensions and investment advice rules with the aim of widening access to regulated advice.…
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Quilter launches targeted support offering via Quilter Invest
Quilter, the wealth manager and financial adviser, has today launched a new targeted support offering, available through Quilter Invest. Quilter Invest is…
