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UK IFA M&A booms as Private Equity keeps the deals rolling into 2025
New review finds private equity-driven M&A activity in the IFA sector surged in the UK in 2024, despite economic and regulatory headwinds,…
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The democratisation of finance: Novia Global’s Linda Johnstone asks which platform deserves your vote?
The concept of democracy extends beyond politics—it is reshaping financial services too. Investment platforms should be at the forefront of this shift,…
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UK households on track to be £400 worse off in new tax year finds latest Resolution Foundation analysis
As the new tax year begins this weekend, the outlook for living standards is historically bleak as British households face a triple-hit…
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Brighter outlook ahead for UK Smaller Companies finds latest Octopus Investments’ Dividend Barometer
Octopus Investments has released its bi-annual Dividend Barometer which highlights why investors should consider UK small and mid cap companies for income.…
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Europe has woken up to the “America First” agenda – Evelyn Partners
Written by Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategist, Evelyn Partners President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies have prompted Europe to boost defence and…
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The three Rs of investing: Truly Independent’s Katie Brinsden offers a lesson for another volatile year
As we brace ourselves for ‘Liberation’ Day US tariff announcements later today, market turbulence looks set to continue. In these uncertain times,…
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Property market in flux: mortgage and property experts react to latest Nationwide HPI data and stamp duty changes
As the dust settles on the latest stamp duty changes, mortgage brokers must now navigate a shifting housing market landscape. The first…
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Nationwide’s latest data shows annual house price growth steady in March
As the housing market recovers from the frenzy of yesterday’s stamp duty deadline, Nationwide has reported that the annual rate of house…
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FCA fresh thinking on using pension pots for house deposits ‘a welcome development’ – Steve Webb, LCP
A speech by the CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in which he flagged openness to using pension saving to help…
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Aberdeen’s last-minute pension checklist for TYE
Financial experts at Aberdeen Adviser are urging savers to consider using their pension to manage their tax bill or retain valuable child…
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