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Cutting through the complexity of protection products | The Exeter
In an increasingly complex protection market, advisers are being asked to navigate a growing range of product features while still delivering clear,…
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Fresh equity rout as oil rises amid escalation of Iran war threats – Monday market report from Susannah Streeter
Equity markets fall sharply as the war in Iran continues to cause concern about the impact on economies, while Brent Crude oil…
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BoE holds rates at 3.75%: what property and mortgage professionals are saying
The Bank of England has kept the base rate at 3.75%, as expected, but the backdrop to this decision has shifted sharply.…
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Rethinking annual reviews: the hidden constraint in UK advice firms
Brian McLaughlin, Co-Founder of Pillar Client Services, examines how annual reviews, long considered a cornerstone of client relationships, have become an overlooked…
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Two-thirds of UK savings accounts fail to beat the Bank of England Base Rate says Moneyfacts
As the Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) is expected to remain on hold later today, amid ongoing global pressures, savers are…
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Fed holds US interest rates, but flags single cut in 2026 amid energy-driven inflation risk | Reaction from industry experts
As was widely expected, it’s been announced today that the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 11-1 to leave US interest…
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Pension IHT overhaul locked in as Finance Bill set to receive Royal Assent | Quilter’s Adam Cole comments on what it means for advisers
The Finance Bill is set for Royal Assent, confirming that from April 2027, unused pension funds will fall fully within the scope…
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AI in protection: from efficiency play to growth engine
As artificial intelligence rapidly shifts from theory to real-world application, its impact on financial services is becoming impossible to ignore, and the…
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Stocks in the green today, and all eyes to Fed and inflation says HL’s Emma Wall
Stocks are extending their rally today as easing oil prices lift sentiment to a degree, but uncertainty is clearly weighing on everyone’s…
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Analysis | The ghost in the machine: Portfolio Thinking’s Dan Kemp on what stagflation really means for your clients’ portfolios
In this timely analysis for IFA Magazine, Dan Kemp, Founder of Portfolio Thinking, examines the renewed spectre of stagflation and what it…
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