Laura Luo
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Bank of England faces policy pivot
Written by Mark Michaelides, chief commercial officer of lender Molo While the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s fifth rate cut in…
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The Great Wealth Transfer? It isn’t intergenerational and it is unlikely to be great
We’ve all heard the story: UK Baby Boomers are sitting on more than £5 trillion in wealth and, over the next 20-30…
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How do fund managers talk to kids about investing?
As children prepare to head back to school, the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has asked investment trust managers how they explain investing to…
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Support needed as volume of advisory firms and experienced advisers continue to fall
Numbers of financial advisory firms and advisers have fallen significantly since the start of 2022, especially in experienced and entry-level age groups,…
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M&G strikes a chord with $300 million Seeker music portfolio reimagining hit music
M&G’s over $300 million investment into the music publishing and record company, Seeker Music, (Seeker) showcases the role that weightless assets can…
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Two-thirds of people unaware of how bonds can help with inheritance and tax planning
Insights from investment, protection and retirement specialist LV=, reveal a significant number of people (47%) plan to pass down their wealth to…
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Paris-style treaty for plastic’ falls flat – what does it mean for investors?
Efforts to establish a global treaty limiting plastic pollution have failed, as more than 170 countries fail to reach an agreement, despite…
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Industry reaction to the latest UK GDP figures
The latest UK GDP figures have sparked mixed reactions from economists, with growth surpassing expectations for the three months to June but…
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UK economic growth a ‘mirage’ as Q2 fails to keep up
With the release of the latest UK GDP figures, Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter provides further insight: “Today’s GDP figures show…
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Copia Capital: Why it is paying to take the long view in 2025
It’s been an eventful year so far, defined by bouts of instability. Despite this, asset classes across the board are largely in…
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Over 20 savings providers slash variable rates reports Moneyfacts
Less than a week since the Bank of England Base Rate cut, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals more than 20 savings providers have slashed variable rates.…
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The trust gap – why fee transparency is the adviser’s survival strategy
Nick Perrett, CEO of wealth management platform Prosper and Chairman of the WealthTech Alliance, highlights why he believes the “advice gap” is…
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Latest employment trends underline BoE interest rate quandary
Written by Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley The jobs market continues to paint a glum picture for UK households.…
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Evelyn Partners’ index MPS range celebrates three-year anniversary with strong performance
The five risk-rated portfolios, available to clients of financial advisers in addition to direct clients of the wealth manager, combine the benefits…
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Top fixed bonds dip but savers can still beat inflation
The top bond rates continue on a downward trend but the leading one-year saw its smallest drop in six months. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the state…
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Markets might look calm, but Trump’s latest tariff threats on India are a reminder that the risks haven’t gone away
Markets remain calm despite rising risks, from new U.S. tariff threats on India to hawkish central banks and geopolitical tensions. Barry Jones…
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Weak start for the FTSE as caution remains amid tariff threat to global economy
The FTSE 100 began the day on a cautious note, opening slightly higher but failing to erase the previous session’s losses. Sentiment…
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Flows in flux: investors pivot to bonds as equities lose favour
June saw a subtle but telling shift in investor behaviour. While total flows into retail funds remained marginally positive, beneath the surface the…
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Square Mile Academy of Funds: ratings round-up for July 2025
Analysts at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research (Square Mile) conducted 26 interviews with investment professionals from 52 asset management groups during July 2025.…
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Rightmove provides insight into the impact of the Bank of England’s rate cut
Following the Bank of England’s decision to cut rates today, Matt Smith, Rightmove‘s mortgage expert comments. “As expected we now have the…
