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Business & Development
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FE fundinfo acquires Contengo, introducing a unique command centre module for financial advisers
FE fundinfo, a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, today announced the acquisition…
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Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) adds 16 new advisers in growth drive
Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA), the mortgage, protection, and financial planning network, added 16 new advisers to its ranks in Q3, representing another…
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Fidelity research shows advisers only spend one-third of their day with clients, and AI could unlock the ideal workday
Administrative and compliance responsibilities continue to dominate advisers’ workloads, according to the latest IFA DNA study from Fidelity Adviser Solutions. The annual research highlights how advisers…
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Bridging the AI trust gap: EV’s Chet Velani on why human insight remains the beating heart of financial advice
By Chet Velani, Managing Director at EV As artificial intelligence reshapes financial advice, the real differentiator won’t be speed or scale, it’ll…
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Artificial Intelligence bubble: How much longer can the rally continue?
The Artificial Intelligence boom has driven global equity gains, though bubble concerns persist. Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategist at Evelyn Partners, notes…
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Economy
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Risk back on the menu as end to US shutdown comes into sight
UK stocks open higher as US futures firm, with Vodafone, Aviva and Rolls-Royce in focus; Diageo goes external for its next CEO,…
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With rates on hold, conveyancers face backlog when borrower demand spikes
The Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate steady has left many borrowers in a state of uncertainty, particularly those…
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Mortgage pricing paints a more optimistic picture despite BoE rate hold
Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate at 4%, industry experts have been quick to assess what this means…
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Stability or stagnation? BoE’s 4% rate hold sets the tone for the mortgage market in 2025
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that the base rate will remain at 4% for the second consecutive time, meaning it will stay…
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Bank keeps rates on hold even though it says inflation has peaked
AJ Bell’s Laith Khalaf examines the Bank of England’s rate hold and says a December cut is now in play. With inflation…
Insurance and Protection
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How advisers can strengthen financial resilience through critical illness protection – L&G
Building financial resilience isn’t just about saving for the future; it’s about being prepared for life’s unexpected turns. James Shattock, Managing Director…
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Group critical illness cover comes of age – insight from Canada Life’s Chris Morgan
The workplace protection market is seeing renewed momentum in group critical illness (GCI) cover, as more employers look to strengthen their employee benefits…
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Why critical illness cover is a key part of holistic financial planning
For our Friday Focus this week, Mike Farrell, Protection Sales & Marketing Director at LV=, explains why protection solutions, including often-overlooked products like…
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Making critical illness cover more accessible
For this week’s Friday Focus across our New Insurance & Protection, we’re spotlighting one of the most emotionally resonant areas of protection, critical…
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Redefining protection: why critical illness deserves greater attention
When it comes to protection planning, life insurance is often front of mind, but what about the financial impact of surviving a…
Mortgage & Property
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Santander reduces residential fixed mortgage rates and introduces new large loan products
Santander has announced that from Tuesday 11 November, it is reducing its residential fixed rates across its New Business and Product Transfer ranges by up to 0.14%. The move marks the second time the lender…
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Is a rental property up to the decent home standard? 5 criteria to guide landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act had its royal assent at the end of October and has brought big changes to both renters and…
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One in five first-time buyers seeking max 60% LTV mortgages
While higher loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages dominate first-time buyer demand a significant minority are seeking sub-60% LTV deals, fresh data from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk can reveal. At…
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Property experts react to the latest Halifax House Price Index data
UK house prices continued their upward trajectory in October, according to the Halifax House Price Index, rising by 0.6% following a 0.3% fall in September. It…
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With rates on hold, conveyancers face backlog when borrower demand spikes
The Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate steady has left many borrowers in a state of uncertainty, particularly those…
Regulation & Complaince
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Targeted support is a great step forward, but it won’t fully eliminate the advice gap
As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) prepares to give the green light to targeted support, the financial advice landscape is on the…
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Consumer Duty two years on: Consumer Support outcome deserves attention
In this series of articles, Chris Jones, Financial Services Director at Dynamic Planner, has been looking at the impact of Consumer Duty,…
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UK businesses risk losing access to international talent due to poor compliance
UK businesses are risking losing access to international talent due to compliance failures amid a surge in government enforcement, according to a…
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Financial Ombudsman Service continues to see a fall in cases
New cases coming to the Financial Ombudsman Service have dropped by more than a third, as professional representatives bring fewer cases following…
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Guest insight | Targeted Support risks failing its promise without behavioural insight, warns Oxford Risk’s Greg B Davies
As the FCA prepares to roll out its targeted support framework, firms face both a regulatory opportunity and a compliance hazard. In…
