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‘Painful’ choices revealed in Reeves’ first budget statement | Industry reacts to headline measures announced
After all the speculation ahead of today’s eagerly-awaited budget, the statement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to MPs in the House of…
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Pension changes in budget give advisers plenty to think about | Reaction from across the industry
Much speculation had been doing the rounds in the run up to today’s budget statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. As a result,…
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US bonds in turmoil – what’s really at play?
By Gael Fichan, head of fixed income at Bank Syz The U.S. bond market is experiencing heightened volatility, driven by a 60-basis-point…
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Expected budget hike to employer’s national insurance will cripple small businesses says HW Fisher’s Simon Michaels
The expected hike to employer’s national insurance which many expect will be announced in tomorrow’s budget will cripple small businesses. That’s the…
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Aegon’s Steven Cameron responds to FCA’s post-Consumer Duty rulebook review
Responding to the FCA’s Call for Input around changes to the rulebook post-Consumer Duty (which closes on Thursday 31st), Aegon has outlined…
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Model portfolios sell out of UK equities as providers go in search of gains
UK Model portfolio providers (MPPs) reduced their exposure to UK equities in the second quarter despite hiking their overall allocation to equities…
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UK’s propensity to save and invest: worrying inter-generational divide as abrdn warns Government against dampening nascent investor interest in Autumn Budget
The UK’s propensity to save and invest was boosted last month, as consumer sentiment towards the domestic economy swung upwards, and confidence…
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Budget prediction | Chancellor must drive savings and investment to fuel her growth agenda, not look to tax hikes says Raymond James’ Butcher
The Chancellor must drive savings and investment to fuel her growth agenda, not look to the likes of increases in CGT, IHT…
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Square Mile: Advisers split between income and capital accumulation strategies
Square Mile’s quarterly Market Intelligence Report published today registered a marked resurgence in adviser interest in funds with the potential for capital…
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Could your client be entitled to an NHS Continuing Health Care package? Thought provoking analysis on CHC from Legal expert, Lisa Morgan
Lisa Morgan heads up the nursing care fee recovery team at Hugh James law firm. In the following analysis, Lisa explains what…

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