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The broken 2014 lending rule holding back the 2026 housing market
The tension between lending policy intent and market reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. In the following exclusive for Mortgage and…
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Advice firms’ profitability blind spot | understanding client cost-to-serve
Most advice firms can quickly tell you their assets under management, recurring revenue and headcount. But far fewer can identify which individual…
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Industry reaction as Starmer announces his resignation
Sir Keir Starmer has, this morning, announced his resignation as Labour leader and as PM in a dramatic speech given on the…
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Customer vulnerability management: beyond training for Consumer Duty
Customer vulnerability management is moving rapidly up the regulatory agenda as firms look to meet rising expectations under Consumer Duty. In this…
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HMRC tax data shows mixed trends across IHT, income tax and CGT
The latest HMRC data on tax receipts has prompted reaction from across the industry, with commentary spanning inheritance tax, income tax and…
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Government unveils home buying reforms aimed at reducing delays and fall-throughs
The MHCLG have unveiled a package of reforms designed to streamline the home buying and selling process, with industry leaders highlighting the…
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Burnham, bonds and Britain: what advisers need to watch now
Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election last night may prove to be far more than a local political story. While by-election…
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Tokenised funds and the evolution of the digital assets market: what advisers need to know
Fund tokenisation is emerging as a significant development in financial services, offering a new application of blockchain technology that focuses on efficiency…
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Cohabitation reform: why financial advisers need to prepare for a legal shake-up
As cohabitation becomes increasingly common in the UK, long-awaited legal reforms could transform the financial and inheritance rights of unmarried couples. For…
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BoE holds rates at 3.75% amid mixed inflation signals | industry reactions
The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, as policymakers continue to tread a careful line between sticky inflation…
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