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Only one in five women take financial risks to build wealth: is there an investment confidence gap?
A new poll from high-interest savings platform Flagstone reveals a persistent confidence gap between men and women when it comes to managing investments. Just…
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Why CEEMEA emerging markets offer unique diversification beyond Asia’s dominance
The emerging markets landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades. Once characterised by a more balanced distribution across…
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St. James’s Place investment team market review and outlook
St. James’s Place’s investment team shares its view on global markets, examining geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and central bank policies, while highlighting…
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Continuum highlights importance of continuous professional development
Continuum believes in the power of continuous professional development, encouraging advisers to pursue further qualifications to enhance their expertise, support clients more…
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Fixed rate savings rush as savers look to lock in deals, new research shows
Fixed rate savers are acting now to beat potential future Bank of England base rate cuts, new research from Investec Save shows.…
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Quilter Investors launches absolute return equity fund
Quilter has today announced it has launched the Quilter Investors Absolute Return Equity Fund, a sub-advised mandate to be used within the…
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Fidelity’s Market Week: Gold glitters, stocks stumble, markets enter the nervous nineties
Tom Stevenson, Investment Director, Fidelity International, comments on what’s driving markets this week: Cricket lovers know it as the nervous nineties. It’s the…
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Tariff whiplash shows markets trading on politics not fundamentals
The tariffs-driven sell-off and subsequent rebound in futures show that investors are trading on politics, not fundamentals — a mistake that will…
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What is driving record gold prices and is now the time to invest? Expert reveals all
This week, the price of gold has surpassed $4,000 (£2,980) for the first time, fuelled by global political uncertainty driving the precious metal’s…
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Gold at $4,000: what comes next?
Gold surged past $4,000 per ounce on 8th October, driven by US Fed concerns and weaker economic data. Dr. Claudio Wewel, FX…
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Targeted support proposals could unlock greater savings engagement for Mutuals and Friendly Societies
The FCA’s consultation on “targeted support” could offer valuable opportunities for the UK’s Mutuals and Friendly Society sector if implemented with proportionality…
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More than half of Cash ISA holders could be persuaded to move funds to a Stocks and Shares ISA
New research released today from Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment provider, shows that more than half (60%) of…
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FE fundinfo launches Nexus AI, simplifying data and compliance across the investment industry
FE fundinfo, a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, today announced the launch…
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St. James’s Place expands investment shelf with new Polaris Multi-Index range
St. James’s Place (SJP) has expanded its multi-asset Polaris range with the addition of four new risk-rated, funds-of-funds. The Polaris Multi-Index range…
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Analysis reveals record-breaking private markets funds set for 70% growth by 2030
Global value of private assets held in funds has increased 9.6% this year to an all-time high of $14.05 trillion. Ocorian’s Global…
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Neuberger: Gold’s safe haven revival
Gold’s safe-haven appeal is surging again. Rebekah McMillan, Associate Portfolio Manager at Neuberger, examines how record central-bank buying—led by China, Turkey and…
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Navigating the Regulatory Tide: How Advisers Can Build Resilient Retirement Income Strategies
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, financial advisers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their retirement income advice delivers good…
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Gold’s panic-free rush nears £3,000 as first-time UK bullion buyers triple
UK gold investing has jumped as bullion prices run to fresh all-time highs near £3,000 per ounce, with world-leading precious metals marketplace…
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In a ”late-cycle” macro environment, stay risk-on but build diversification: Aberdeen Q4 House View
Aberdeen, the specialist asset manager, has issued its latest quarterly ‘House View’ on the macro-economy and investment outlook. This outlook is conditioned…
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Government credibility collapse drags UK dealmaker confidence to record lows – CIL’s Investment 360 Index
Sentiment about the UK’s short-term economic outlook has collapsed, according to CIL’s latest Investment 360 Index. Among UK dealmakers, 57% are negative…
