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End of ‘De Minimis’ may have far-reaching impact for brands with US customer base
President Trump’s new “Tariff Board” has already triggered confusion and legal battles, but, as Julian Wheeler, US Equit…
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Advisers’ role in fraud prevention by guiding clients through the threat of cloning scams | Damian Davies, The Timebank
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Cloning scams are now the biggest fraud threat to investors, with £2.7m lost in late 2024. The IA is urging vigilance, w…
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M&PI Podcast #19: Supporting clients with complex mortgage needs, with Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries’ Laura Sneddon
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Now live: The latest Mortgage & Property Investment special edition of IFA Talk explores how advisers can best suppo…
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UK inflation remains stubbornly high, holding at 3.8%: industry experts react
UK inflation held at 3.8% in August, underlining the Bank of England’s policy dilemma. While some MPC members argue weak…
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BoE holds rates at 4% as housing market looks for stability: mortgage and property professionals respond
Economy, Mortgage and Property
The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 4% with a majority vote of 7-2, reinforcing expectations that August’s cut wil…
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Quilter: HMRC stats show record ISA inflows but £102m lost to LISA penalties
UK savers poured record sums into ISAs last year, with cash deposits surging amid higher rates and fears of allowance cu…
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Panic at the Budget, is tax-free cash at risk?
As Budget speculation swirls once again, rumours of a cap on the 25% tax-free lump sum have sparked concern among pensio…
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Inflation holds for now at 3.8%: mortgage and property professionals respond
Economy, Mortgage and Property
With inflation stuck at 3.8%, households remain under pressure – but there are signs the peak may have passed. For would…
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Weight-loss drugs: a breakthrough the protection industry can’t ignore
Exclusives, Insurance and Protection
With 1.5m Britons now using injections to lose weight and a further NHS rollout on the cards, we must consider their pot…
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Blackfinch Energy and ENGIE sign landmark renewable energy deal with Unite Students
Blackfinch Energy, part of the Blackfinch Group, and leading energy transition utility ENGIE have signed a landmark rene…
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FCA consults on new private stock market – PISCES
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Guest insight | Will wealth management M&A activity increase in 2025? Simplify Consulting’s Carl Woodward tells us why he’s optimistic about further growth
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