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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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BoE pauses at 3.75%. Mortgage & Property experts ask: What next?
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, a decision that was widely expected but which provides some welcome…
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TERN’s bold vision for the future of adviser support in later life lending
In a rapidly evolving later life lending market, TERN, a new specialist adviser support network launched by Equity Release Group, has been…

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