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Employers see the writing on the wall for pensions salary sacrifice schemes
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UK inflation remains stubbornly high, holding at 3.8%: industry experts react
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AJ Bell: State pension set for 4.7% inflation-busting rise as July earnings raise questions over triple lock sustainability
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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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Inflation holds for now at 3.8%: mortgage and property professionals respond
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Weight-loss drugs: a breakthrough the protection industry can’t ignore
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BoE holds rates at 4% as housing market looks for stability: mortgage and property professionals respond
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Great guests, great insights: reminding you of the latest IFA Talk weekly podcasts for advisers – and what’s coming down the line
IFA Magazine’s weekly podcast, IFA Talk, continues to be an essential resource for financial advisers. Featuring thought-provoking content and expert guests, our…
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What do the top wealth management trends of 2025 mean for financial firms? Gareth Wilson, Global Banking Industry Leader at Capgemini tells all…
It’s no secret that the financial services landscape is continuing to evolve quite rapidly. With increased regulation, technological advancements, and shifting client…
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Damian Davies from The Timebank tells us about the five biggest GDPR risks when using AI tools and how to manage them
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents transformative opportunities for businesses, but it also introduces significant risks, particularly concerning GDPR compliance. In this second article…
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7IM expands its platform team to accelerate platform growth – Daniel Willsher and Lloyd Swinton
7IM has appointed Daniel Willsher as Head of Network Relationships and Lloyd Swinton as Senior Platform Relationship Manager as it accelerates its…
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Why VCTs are more attractive than ever post-budget: Analysis from Chelsea Financial Services’ Peter Hicks
Peter Hicks, research analyst at Chelsea Financial Services, explains why Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are gaining enhanced appeal as tax-efficient investment and…
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The importance of the VCT scheme’s extension to 2035
The UK’s recent budget changes, including adjustments to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the extension of the VCT scheme to 2035, have…
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One in five landlords plan to reduce portfolio size in 2025, with Renters’ Rights Bill the key reason for doing so
CEO of Octane Capital, Jonathan Samuels, believes that despite the potential challenges posed by the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, the nation’s landlords…
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Merge to Survive: IFA Firm Acquisitions and Mergers Show Steady Growth in 2024
New data reveals a notable increase in acquisitions among Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firms, with 9% of firms having acquired other businesses…
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Octopus Investments opens fundraising for Future Generations VCT
Octopus Investments (Octopus), an investment manager on a mission to invest in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world,…
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Blackfinch Property provides £8.8m bridging loan to support Blackburn care home development
Blackfinch Property, part of the Blackfinch Group, has provided an £8.8 million bridging loan to support a purpose-built 70-bed care home and…
