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Quilter’s asks and analysis of rumours ahead of the Spring Budget
Child Benefit – increase high income threshold to £100,000 per household The cost of living in the UK has surged notably since…
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Treasury Committee scrutinises HMRC on plans to implement Child Benefit and State Pension entitlement changes: reaction from Quilter’s Greer
Following the communications between the Treasury Committee and HMRC regarding an update on plans to prevent parents who didn’t claim Child Benefit…
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Morningstar analysts reveal changes to ratings including Fidelity European and Man GLG Japan Core Alpha funds upgraded
Across December 2023 and January 2024, Morningstar’s fund research analysts have made some noteworthy changes and brought in two new ideas to…
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One in seven IFAs still unclear on good customer outcomes, following first 6 months of Consumer Duty
Just over six months on from the introduction of Consumer Duty, one in seven (16%) independent financial advisors (IFAs) say they do…
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 sets new all-time high
After 34 years, Japanese stocks reached an all-time high for the first time since December 1989 overnight. The Nikkei 225 has been on…
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What can we expect from the Budget in a General Election year? Accountants BDO share analysis
In what could be the last major fiscal statement before the General Election, all eyes will be on what giveaways and policy…
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Regulated firms battle surge in financial crime attempts, alarming new data finds
An alarming 42% of regulated firms are reporting a rise in financial crime attempts, while more than a quarter of firms say…
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Top tips for boosting your business’ financial efficiency in 2024: an accountant’s perspective
Lee Murphy, managing director, The Accountancy Partnership, has shared his top tips for owners and managers of advice businesses gearing up for…
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85% of leading UK pension providers have ‘inadequate’ or ‘poor’ climate plans in place
A new report sheds light on the failings of leading UK pension providers’ climate plans, with worrying results for people and planet. …
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Study finds institutional investors and wealth managers boost investment in life settlement funds
Nearly two out of three (64%) professional investors predict investment in funds focusing on Life Settlements will rise over the next five…
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