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Celebrity splits shine light on need for financial advice during divorce
The separation of an Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning musician sparks questions for divorce and finances. While high-profile splits often dominate headlines, divorce…
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Women start pensions earlier than men but feel less confident, new research
For most people, pensions are one of the biggest financial commitments they’ll ever make, shaping when they can afford to retire, how…
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AI in the aisles: Over half of Brits now use ChatGPT to help with their shopping
More than half of British consumers (55%) are now using generative AI tools when shopping online, according to a new report by…
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Instant payments to exceed $110 trillion by 2029 globally, accelerated by European regulation and FedNow impact
A new study by global tech strategists Juniper Research has found that instant payments will surpass the $100 trillion mark in 2029; up from $60 trillion…
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Ten reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 10,000 by Christmas
Neil Wilson, Investor Strategist at Saxo UK, says the FTSE 100’s steady climb could see it reach 10,000 by Christmas. Valuations, dividends,…
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Winners of CISI Financial Planning Awards 2025 revealed
The CISI announces the winners of the 2025 Financial Planning Awards, celebrating excellence across top professionals, paraplanners, firms, and future industry leaders.…
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Moneyfacts: Loyalty costs savers as top rates dip
Falling bond rates and sticky inflation mean savers who stay loyal risk missing out on the most competitive returns. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the state of…
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Investors pull £1.8bn from funds in August as caution widens
Retail investors pulled nearly £2bn from equity funds in August, IA data shows, while government bond funds saw record redemptions. Hargreaves Lansdown’s…
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Gilt fears overblown amid undue bearishness about UK bonds
Fears over gilts being trapped in a doom loop are overblown amid undue bearishness over the UK fixed income market, according to…
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AJ Bell: UK active fund managers bounce back in historic year for the stock market
AJ Bell highlights a strong year for UK equities in 2025, with certain actively managed funds outperforming the broader market. In the…
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Gold just made a record monthly jump in British Pounds, adding over £300 per Troy ounce across September
Gold just made a record monthly jump in British Pounds, adding over £300 per Troy ounce across September according to analysis from…
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AI boom is built on fundamentals, and not hype
Dom Rizzo, who manages the Global Technology Equity strategy at T. Rowe Price, believes the AI boom is grounded in fundamentals, with…
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Gold hits $3,700 record: How the strength of the dollar impacts gold prices in the UK
Gold hit record highs in September, reaching over $3,700, and with Trump and US policies taking centre stage in the news, many are…
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Gold prices hit fresh all-time high, extending rally as global debt and inflation fears mount
Gold has surged to a record US$3,788/oz, rising 44% this year as investors react to mounting debt, persistent inflation and de-dollarisation. Thomas…
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Do you want good companies or good investments? | Josh Passmore, Artemis
Josh Passmore at Artemis highlights a turning point for US “quality growth” stocks. With many of the famed Magnificent Seven struggling to…
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£1 million jackpot win for two Premium Bonds holders from North East Scotland and Greater Manchester
Two Premium Bonds holders from North East Scotland and Greater Manchester have each won a £1 million jackpot in October’s draw. Meanwhile,…
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US shutdown knocks equities off course
Emma Wall, chief investment strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights a turbulent market session as Asian stocks fell alongside US and European futures…
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A core fixed income allocation for all seasons
The Legal & General Strategic Bond Fund has reached £1bn AUM as of May 2025 – a major milestone and a testament…
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Neuberger: Multi-asset investing comes to the fore
Shannon Saccocia of Neuberger notes that while equities sit at record highs, credit spreads are tight and volatility low, markets face the…
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Quilter’s WealthSelect takes equity profits and tops up fixed income in latest rebalance
Quilter’s WealthSelect Managed Portfolio Service, the largest MPS in the market, has used its latest quarterly rebalance to top up its allocations…
