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Pricing Power: How quality Japanese equities will rise above tariff turmoil
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Vanguard launches new Global Government Bond Index Fund
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‘Fears over Budget tax changes and new pensions IHT rules lead to surge in people accessing the biggest pension pots’ – Steve Webb, LCP
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Fidelity: Fed set to cut rates for the first time this year after 10 months, fuelling global stock market highs
Whilst all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve announcement on Wednesday, AI optimism, stock market highs and strong earnings are powering…
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Study finds insurers expect improved investment opportunities but are concerned about rising risk levels
Insurers are expecting more attractive investment opportunities across the board this year compared to last year but are concerned that risk levels…
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Barclays: UK’s investment gap swells to over £610 billion
New data and analysis from Barclays reveals that the UK’s investment gap grew by over 30 per cent between 2022 and 2024, with approximately…
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Insurers expect improved investment opportunities this year
Insurers are expecting more attractive investment opportunities across the board this year compared to last year but are concerned that risk levels…
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ECB maintains key interest rates – industry experts share their reactions
Earlier today, news broke that the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to maintain the current interest rates. Inflation currently sits at…
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Aegon celebrates five-year anniversary of its Risk-Managed Portfolios
Aegon recently celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Risk-Managed Portfolios, a collection of six multi-asset funds designed to cater to various investor risk…
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AJ Bell: Treasury Committee vents its frustration with government over slow progress on LISA reform
The Treasury Committee has criticised the government for failing to set out plans to reform the Lifetime ISA, following its report highlighting…
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Viewpoint | Artemis’ Liam O’Donnell on why gilts might defy the UK’s doom-and-gloom outlook
The headlines don’t tell the whole story: UK gilts are undermining the prevailing doom-and-gloom view. Here, Liam O’Donnell, Head of Macro &…
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Gold tops £2,700 per Troy ounce for first time ever
Gold priced in the UK Pound topped £2700 per Troy ounce for the first time ever on Tuesday, rising 24.5% since the…
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Moneyfacts: Savers face shortage of bonds beating inflation
With fewer bonds beating inflation, savers risk missing out unless they act quickly to secure rates. Moneyfacts reveals the state of play in…

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The Platforms Association launches Transfers Workstream to transform transfers
The Platforms Association has announced the launch of its Transfers Workstream, an industry-wide initiative designed to make transfers between investment platforms faster,…
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Marloo: AI Assistant launches to save advisers from outdated ’90s software
AI assistant Marloo launches today for UK financial advisers frustrated by clunky 1990s software that fights them every day. These outdated systems…
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Why multi-asset funds can be a good option for first time investors
Investing for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Fear of losing money, lack of knowledge or confidence with the investment…
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Moneyfacts: Only a quarter of savings accounts can beat base rate
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows that, despite a cut to the Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) to 4%, only…
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DFM Magnus launches three multi-asset funds for Wren Sterling clients
Wren Sterling’s discretionary fund management (DFM) business, Magnus, has launched three funds for clients of the group’s financial planners: the IFSL Magnus…
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Barnett Waddingham launches ‘Lighthouse’ to enhance investment monitoring for pension schemes
Leading professional services consultancy Barnett Waddingham today unveils Lighthouse, a new monitoring service designed to transform how pension scheme trustees and sponsors…
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Titan Square Mile launches a new MPS range focused on quality and value to deliver long-term client outcomes
Square Mile, now rebranded as Titan Square Mile, today announces the launch of a new distributor Model Portfolio Service (MPS), a powerful…
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2 in 5 fear investing due to lack of knowledge: 10 most Googled investment questions answered by experts
Poor financial literacy is costing 23.3 million UK adults an average of £20,000 compared to their more financially savvy peers. Over two…
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Quilter: HMRC’s new Lifetime ISA research shows just how confused its purpose has become
New HMRC research shows confusion over the Lifetime ISA, with savers split between using it for a first home or retirement. Quilter’s…
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Calastone: Investors shun record-high stock markets as £1.3bn flows out of equity funds in August
Equity funds saw £1.31bn of outflows in August, the worst since 2022, Calastone data shows, as investors pulled back from global and…