IFA Magazine
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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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Luxury Engagements, luxury weddings, and… luxury divorces? Legal insight for advisers on supporting UHNW clients
Recent news of celebrity engagements – including that of Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce – shines a spotlight on the intertwining…
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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…
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Net gains: a tennis lesson for investing in unfamiliar markets | Gabriel Sacks, Aberdeen
Gabriel Sacks, Co-Manager of abrdn Asia Focus plc, explores how discipline and resilience are essential for investing in Asia, where volatility often…
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One in five investors say Trump made them more favourable to ESG
President Trump’s hostile attitude to ESG investing has actually made 20% of UK private investors more positive about it, while leaving 66%…
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IBOSS reduces OCF caps across key MPS ranges, reinforcing cost certainty for advisers and clients
IBOSS Asset Management, part of the Kingswood Group, has announced it is reducing ongoing charges figure (OCF) caps across three of its…
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Income Protection Action Week: building resilience in uncertain times
In this piece, Mike Farrell, Protection Sales & Marketing Director at LV=, reflects on the steady rise in IP uptake and the…
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Income Protection Action Week: growing the protection market
Alan Waddington, Distribution Director at Cirencester Friendly, reflects on the rising importance of income protection in today’s climate. With financial pressures mounting,…
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The investment Ryder Cup: US edges Europe across five key sectors in 2025
As the Ryder Cup heads to Bethpage Black, a transatlantic contest is already playing out on the stock market. From defence to…
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Income Protection Action Week: the critical role of cover during a cancer journey
As Income Protection Awareness Week draws to a close, the spotlight turns to the role of income protection in the cancer journey,…
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Why more large UK corporates are switching from PMI to healthcare trusts – Healix Health
Written by Ian Talbot, CEO at Healix Health A rising number of large corporate healthcare subscriptions, that’s companies with more than 250 employees,…
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Income Protection Action Week: helping advisers put income at the heart of client conversations
This year’s Income Protection Action Week shines a spotlight on the vital role advisers play in helping clients protect what matters most…
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Income Protection Action Week: highlighting the value of holistic support
As the fourth day of Income Protection Action Week comes to a close, attention now turns to the final day tomorrow, a chance to…
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Income Protection Action Week: shining a light on a lifeline too often overlooked
While insurance products like life cover and critical illness often take centre stage, income protection remains less widely understood, despite the profound…
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Why the protection gap isn’t closing – Legal & General
Written by Vanessa Sallows, Claims & Governance Director, Group Protection, L&G The majority of the UK’s working population faces a protection gap,…
