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Surprise rise in UK inflation keeps pressure on – industry reaction and analysis
The latest UK inflation figures from the ONS bring unwelcome news, as CPI inflation surged to 3% in the year to January—outpacing…
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Guest insight: why the Financial Services industry’s confidence in AI must be paired with responsible adoption
The Financial Services industry is keen to seize opportunities from AI adoption, but sustainable success hinges on high-quality data and responsible strategies…
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Halifax: First-time buyer market rebounds as a fifth more stepped on the ladder last year
The number of first-time buyers stepping onto the property ladder rose to 341,068 last year, up 19% compared to 2023. According to…
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Mid-sized advice firms shift to customised platforms, finds NextWealth research
Financial advice firms with between 6 and 50 advisers are the most likely to have adopted platform models with a degree of…
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Renters’ Rights Bill: threat or opportunity for IFAs?
Phil Nash(pictured), Chief Sales Officer at Shepherds Friendly, says new legislation has the potential to cause complacency about income protection among young…
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Are entrepreneurs falling out of love with London? Cardiff leads as the top city in the UK to start a business
New research conducted by private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Lathamhas revealed business density hotspots by analysing average population against companies registered in the last two years. According to the newly…
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The Exeter: 1 in 3 advisers say increased demand for advice and keeping up with regulatory change are key demands on their time
UK protection and health insurer, The Exeter, has released further findings from a nationwide survey of financial advisers, revealing their priorities and concerns for…
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First-time buyer market rebounds as a fifth more stepped on the ladder last year
The number of first-time buyers stepping onto the property ladder rose to 341,068 last year, up 19% compared to 2023. According to…
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Pridham Report: UK fund group net retail sales show improvement
The latest edition of the Pridham Report revealed an improvement in net retail sales in Q4 2024. Gains were broad with nearly…
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Industry experts react to UK’s unexpected GDP growth
The UK economy delivered unexpected GDP growth of 0.1% in the last three months of 2024. 0.9% growth for 2024 was lower…
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