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Enhanced unemployment insurance to reward jobseekers while reducing support for long-term claimants of contributory disability benefits says IFS
The government plans to introduce a new ‘unemployment insurance’ (UI) benefit to replace the two current contributory out-of-work benefits: new style employment…
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How Aviva’s new guaranteed fixed term income plan reflects modern retirement needs
In the following analysis, Claire Reed, Director of Individual Annuities at Aviva, explores how the insurer’s new Guaranteed Fixed Term Income Plan…
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Fund manager view| Is your clients’ ‘gilty’ pleasure becoming unhealthy? Artemis’ Stephen Snowden
For many investors it seems, gilts have become the new ‘gilty’ pleasure. But as record numbers of retail buyers pile into long-dated…
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Trusts demystified | Octopus Legacy’s Sam Grice highlight how they work and why they matter
As advisers will know only too well, trusts can be powerful tools for protecting families and managing wealth. But they are often…
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Why resilience is a strategic asset for advice firms, not a soft skill | Jenny Segal
Resilience isn’t just about grit or ‘toughing it out’, it’s a core strategic asset that drives productivity, retention and long-term business performance.…
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HMRC’s “big data” tax investigation system brings in extra £4.6bn tax in 2024/5 says Pinsent Masons as tax payers face ‘far greater scrutiny’
HMRC’s big data tax investigation system “Connect” has delivered a £4.6bn boost to the Treasury in the past year, a 35% surge…
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Luxury Engagements, luxury weddings, and… luxury divorces? Legal insight for advisers on supporting UHNW clients
Recent news of celebrity engagements – including that of Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce – shines a spotlight on the intertwining…
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Income Protection Action Week: what are industry professionals really seeing, and saying?
As Income Protection Action Week continues, the conversation around financial resilience is more relevant than ever. Amid rising costs, economic uncertainty, and increased awareness…
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IHT receipts rise 5.7% year-on-year, expert reaction to HMRC data
Recent data released today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts for the period April to August…
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BoE holds rates at 4%: Advisers weigh up the impact on clients
The Bank of England (BoE) has kept Bank Rate at 4%, voting 7-2, signalling that August’s may remain a one-off for now.…
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