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Business & Development
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Why 70–90% of widows leave their financial adviser and what IFAs can do about it
Gemma Livermore, international financial services marketing director at Seismic, looks at how advisers can build stronger relationships with widowed clients as trillions…
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Finli adds £269m in AUM with seven further acquisitions
Financial planning business Finli Group has completed seven acquisitions in the second quarter of 2026, adding approximately £269m in assets under management.…
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VouchedFor launches Verified+ to help advisers stand out as AI reshapes consumer search
VouchedFor has launched Verified+, a new enhanced membership tier designed to help financial advisers strengthen their online visibility as the way consumers research financial…
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CISI reveals agenda for UK Financial Planning Conference 2026, featuring leading voices in AI, behavioural science and financial planning
Following a tremendous response from the financial planning community the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) returns to the iconic De…
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Preparing your financial planning business for an AI-enabled future
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the financial services landscape, many firms are asking what the future of advice will look like.…
Economy
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Andy Burnham faces challenge of transforming UK from ‘the North’ of the global economy
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, looks at the economic and market challenges facing Andy Burnham as he prepares to…
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Burnham beneficiaries – the sectors poised to potentially benefit from the new PM
Angeline Ong, senior technical analyst at IG, looks at which UK-listed companies could benefit from Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, with housebuilding, northern…
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Everything you need to know as Burnham set to become next prime minister
Andy Burnham is set to become the UK’s next prime minister after securing enough Labour MP nominations to make any leadership challenge…
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Industry reaction as UK economy grows 0.1% in May amid Middle East uncertainty
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, reversing the 0.1% contraction recorded in April, while GDP increased by 0.7% across the…
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A thriving economy comes from embracing change, not resisting it
Richard Cook, founder and CEO at Blackfinch Group, looks at how the Mansion House agenda could support growth by encouraging investment in…
Insurance and Protection
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What younger clients expect from advisers, providers and customer services
With the oldest members of Gen Z approaching 30, the protection industry faces a crucial question: is it ready to engage the…
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Perci Health appointed by WTW to help employers tackle rising cancer risk through prevention
Perci Health has joined WTW’s health and wellbeing vendor ecosystem as a specialist provider of cancer prevention, risk and screening services. This…
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Two-thirds of employers expect to reduce healthcare budgets as businesses urged to do more
New research from Healix Health’s Hidden Workplace Healthcare Gap Report has revealed that two-thirds (66%) of employers expect rising costs to reduce their healthcare…
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Vitality appoints Adam Murphy to succeed Justin Skinner as Group Chief Finance Officer
Vitality has announced the appointment of Adam Murphy as Group Chief Finance Officer, effective from 1 July 2026. Adam will oversee the finance functions across all of Vitality’s international…
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75% of employers have heard of the Keep Britain Working Review, but awareness falls among smaller businesses
According to research carried out by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, 75% of UK employers have heard of…
Mortgage & Property
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The AI procurement checklist for broker networks
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the advice process, selecting the right technology partner is no longer just an IT decision. In…
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Foundation’s property plus helps broker secure funding for high-yield scottish investment
A recent case highlights how Foundation continues make mortgages happen for brokers and landlords in complex scenarios, helping to turn challenging applications into successful…
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Lloyds reminds mortgage customers of available support
Lloyds is reminding mortgage customers of the support available to them. With the Bank of England estimating 1million low fixed-rate mortgages will…
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Nexus by Landlord Studio and LRG sign UK MTD partnership
Nexus by Landlord Studio, has signed a partnership with LRG to support landlords preparing for Making Tax Digital. The partnership will see Nexus made available…
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conveybuddy Q2 figures reinforce resilient sale/purchase transaction market coupled with remortgage normalisation
Conveyancing distributor, conveybuddy, has today (16th July 2026) released its Q2 2026 statistics, which suggest the purchase/sale transaction market has grown in strength…
Regulation & Complaince
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The Mills Review is a growth memo for advisers, not a threat
Among the advisers I speak to, the main reaction to the FCA’s Mills Review, has been unease, says Stuart Breyer, CEO, mallowstreet. At first glance, a 147-page…
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FCA Consumer Duty review flags vulnerability gap firms aren’t closing: Oxford Risk’s Greg B. Davies comments
The FCA published a review this morning on how firms are designing, monitoring and distributing products under Consumer Duty. One particular finding is notable: that several firms…
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FCA reveals banks told to improve access to basic accounts
People struggling should find it easier to access basic bank accounts, after nine banks committed to improving widespread poor practice identified by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in statement announced by the regulator today and detailed…
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Industry reacts as FCA publishes Mills Review into impact of AI on retail financial services
The FCA says that its review sets out how AI could reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by…
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FCA sets landmark crypto rules to cement the UK’s place as a global hub
Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). All firms must meet financial resilience requirements including capital…
