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What tax rises can we expect in the 2025 Budget?
Following confirmation that the 2025 Budget will be delivered on the 26 November, accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has shared its predictions…
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Insignis unveils new “forever” cash ISA, simplifying savings for clients and advisers
Insignis, the leading cash management platform, has launched a new, multi-bank “forever” cash ISA that lets savers access market-leading rates and diversify…
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As gold prices reach record highs this week, is now the time to invest?
With gold reaching a record high of $3,508.50 per ounce this week (Tuesday, 2nd September 2025), and Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ encouragement for…
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Gilt market wobbles: what advisers need to know after yesterday’s turmoil
When UK government bond yields make the front pages, advisers know it’s time to sit up and take notice. Yesterday, the gilt…
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Schroder Investment Solutions expands distribution reach of Model Portfolio Service
Schroder Investment Solutions, provider of a range of cost-effective Model Portfolios and Multi-Asset funds, is today announcing that its Model Portfolio Service…
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BlackRock expands multi-asset MyMap range with the launch of MyMap7
BlackRock expands its MyMap range with the launch of the MyMap7 fund, designed to meet the evolving needs of its clients and…
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Invesco: As interest rates fall, savers looking for income could turn to investment trusts
In August, the Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25% – the fifth reduction since July 2024. As rates trend lower,…
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Schroders: Latest Multi-Asset investment views
The risk/reward profile for equities is becoming less compelling, while we have concerns around inflation risks. Find out more in Schroders latest…
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New Issues of NS&I’s 1-year fixed-term Bonds
New Issues of NS&I’s 1-year fixed-term Guaranteed Growth Bonds (GGB) and Guaranteed Income Bonds (GIB) have gone on sale today at a…
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93% of SMEs hit by vendor fraud last year – will the new fraud law offer relief?
According to industry leaders, UK SMEs are set to benefit from improved fraud protection – with a new anti-fraud law coming into…
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Quilter: Fund managers ‘cautiously bullish’ despite weak GDP growth expectations and Fed uncertainty
Despite slowing growth and conflicting forecasts, fund managers remain cautiously optimistic on stock market returns, Quilter’s Investor Trends Survey shows. Investors expect…
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NS&I’s September Premium Bonds prize draw creates two new millionaires in Co Durham and Cumbria
NS&I has reported today that two lucky Premium Bonds holders in County Durham and Cumbria have each scooped a £1 million jackpot…
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Schroders: Five perspectives on how cheap UK equities really are
Value Fund Manager and Research Analyst, Tom Grady at Schroders, assesses whether UK equities are fundamentally cheap relative to both history and…
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Evelyn Partners: AUM and asset flows update for the six months ended 30 June 2025
Evelyn Partners reveal that they generated £3.7 billion of gross new assets in H1 2025, with AUM reaching an all-time high of…
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TISA: Targeted support could ‘miss’ three out of four consumers without legislative fix to PECR and clarification of FCA rules
The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) has today warned that without a legislative fix to PECR and clearer non-digital rules, Targeted Support…
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Fidelity International: Why gold’s long-term case is stronger than ever
Despite sharp gains, gold continues to play a key role in portfolios, backed by resilient demand, policy uncertainty and limited new supply.…
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Moneyfacts: Savings providers and choice climb to record highs
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows the quantity of savings providers on the market and product choice have hit new…
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Schroders: Rate cut bets at odds with solid economic outlook
In their quarterly update, Schroders’ economists give their outlook for growth, interest rates and inflation. David Rees, Head of Global Economics, Schroders:…
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Investec Save research shows that nearly 1/3 of savers lose out by keeping cash in accounts after short-term bonuses end
Nearly a third of savers (30%) are losing out on interest by keeping money in a savings account where a short-term bonus…
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Lang cat latest shows continued strong gross advised platform sales and outflows falling again in Q2. Advisers predict strong Q3
Advised platforms saw strong AUM growth of 4.36%, with positive markets following the disruption around Liberation Day, and the best net sales…
