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Business & Development
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Technology opens the door to more flexible, hybrid advice models, according to ValidPath survey
Technology is playing an increasingly powerful role in enabling Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) to deliver more flexible, efficient, and personalised advice, according…
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Origo Dashboard Connector completes connection to pensions
Origo Dashboard Connector (ODC) has fully connected to the government’s pensions dashboards ecosystem ahead of the 30 April guidance date. Having successfully passed…
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Advisers fully leveraging technology outperform peers in record numbers, intelliflo’s eAdviser Index reveals
Financial advice firms fully embracing technology generated per adviser 119% more recurring revenue, 105% more revenue, 86% more assets under advice, and…
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LoA Data Checklist gains industry momentum as advisers are invited to shape next phase
The new LoA Data Checklist Standard, designed to streamline and standardise Letters of Authority (LoA) data, is gaining significant traction, with over…
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MorganAsh adds support tracking to MARS to strengthen customer vulnerability management for firms
MorganAsh, the support services provider to the financial services and utilities sectors, has announced new functionality and key upgrades to its award-winning…
Economy
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UK Economy Faces Substantial Risks Ahead
Sharp payroll job losses in March coupled with all-time low consumer confidence pose significant risks to the United Kingdom’s economy. Consumption comprises…
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Tech helps stock rally grow some legs amid Trump’s reign of confusion
The FTSE 100 is set to follow global stock gains as US stocks post third straight day in the green. Derren Nathan,…
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The sun shone on UK retailers in March but ‘Awful April’ waits in the wings
Retail sales rose 0.4% in March for the third month in a row, with warm weather driving increased demand for garden furniture…
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Rates set for May cut, and more pruning later
Rates are widely expected to be cut in May, and markets are also pricing in around three more cuts for the rest…
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Who benefits from a rate reduction? Moneyfacts identifies winners and losers
It has long been the assumption that when the Bank of England makes cuts to interest rates, two things happen. These are…
Insurance and Protection
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Canada Life reveals some of the most common estate planning misconceptions
New research from Canada Life reveals1 that many UK adults are misguided in their knowledge about estate planning, wills and the laws of…
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L&G bolsters protection proposition with series of product enhancements
L&G’s Retail Protection business has today announced a wide-ranging series of product enhancements that will help ensure customers are better protected. The…
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Guardian – critical illness cover upgrade, CIExpert responds
Guardian has unveiled a host of improvements to both its adult and children’s critical illness cover. They now make a full payment…
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How advisers enhance value in a changing protection landscape
Written by Mike Pritchard, Programme Manager (Distribution Quality Management), Retail Protection, L&G As many people face up to high living costs, balancing…
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Dentists’ Provident 2024 annual report shows continued strong performance
The 2024 annual report from Dentists’ Provident, a leading income protection provider for dental professionals, shows that the Society continues to perform…
Mortgage & Property
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Molo joins Sesame’s panel, expanding buy-to-let reach
Molo, the specialist mortgage lender serving both UK and overseas customers, has joined the Sesame lender panel – significantly expanding its distribution…
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One in Three Britons Expect Mortgage Rates to Rise, HomeOwners Alliance Survey Finds
In the run-up to the Bank of England’s next interest rate decision, new data from HomeOwners Alliance reveals deep uncertainty among the British public…
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Rents rise to new record despite boost in supply
The average advertised rent of new properties coming onto the market outside of London has risen by 0.6% this quarter to a…
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Mansfield celebrates record year as the building society sector turns 250
Mansfield Building Society has announced record new mortgage lending of over £125million and savings member growth to nearly 21,000 in 2024 at…
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Advisers ‘risk regulatory issues and customer outcomes on estate planning’
Advisers are risking potential regulatory issues and good customer outcomes if they do not consider wills and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs)…
Regulation & Complaince
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BW shares its perspective on the latest Annual Funding Statement from The Pensions Regulator
Barnett Waddingham (BW), the leading UK professional services consultancy, shares its perspective on the latest Annual Funding Statement from The Pensions Regulator.…
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TPR’s first AFS published under the new DB funding code sets expectations for focus on endgame planning
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) expects most schemes to shift their focus from deficit recovery to endgame planning, with the majority of defined…
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PR Funding Statement demonstrates strength of pension scheme funding
Trustees currently grappling with their first valuations under the new funding regulations may be curious to see the insights from this year’s…
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FCA refocuses transparency push amid industry backlash
On 12 March, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it would not proceed with its proposal to shift from an exceptional circumstances…
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Standard Life completes Sustainability Disclosure labelling implementation, investing close to £30billion via sustainability focused investment funds
Standard Life leads adviser marketplace by investing in labelled funds under SDR regime for its Future Advantage multi asset range, creating a…
