Luke Hildyard
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Aegon: Targeted Support success should be measured on ‘complimenting, not cannibalising’ advice
Steven Cameron, Pensions Director at Aegon, has shared his thoughts on on the closure of the FCA consultation paper on Targeted Support.…
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Equity Release Group question whether the financial advice industry is doing enough to support vulnerable customers
The UK’s leading whole of market equity release experts, Equity Release Group (ERG), have called for early identification of vulnerable customers and greater…
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Octopus Investments’ Growth Barometer shows AIM companies deliver exceptional growth
Octopus Investments, an investment manager on a mission to invest in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world, today…
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The Society of Pension Professionals back FCA targeted support plans for pensions but recommend improvements
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) have responded to the latest FCA consultation, “Supporting consumers’ pensions and investment decisions: proposals for targeted support”. Although supportive…
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Moneyfacts: Why are mortgage rates climbing again?
Mortgage rates have started to creep up again despite a recent cut in the Bank of England’s base rate, as rising swap…
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Fidelity International: Why gold’s long-term case is stronger than ever
Despite sharp gains, gold continues to play a key role in portfolios, backed by resilient demand, policy uncertainty and limited new supply.…
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Scottish Widows: FCA seeking to boost workplace pension saving schemes
Workplace pensions transformed retirement saving, and Pete Glancy at Scottish Widows believes similar schemes could help address the nation’s short-term savings crisis.…
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Homes priced too high take twice as long to sell warns Zoopla, as house price growth stabilises over summer months
Activity in the housing market has seen continued growth over the last 12 months, according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index1. More…
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Remember A Charity research reveals prevalence of charitable legacies among the UK’s wealthiest
New research from Remember A Charity, the UK’s national legacy giving campaign, reveals the prevalence of charitable gifts in Wills amongst high net…
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Moneyfacts: Savings providers and choice climb to record highs
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows the quantity of savings providers on the market and product choice have hit new…
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Schroders: Rate cut bets at odds with solid economic outlook
In their quarterly update, Schroders’ economists give their outlook for growth, interest rates and inflation. David Rees, Head of Global Economics, Schroders:…
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Later life living – turning a corner for investors?
By 2072, almost 30% of Britons will be aged 65 or over. This stark demographic shift is already taking shape, with profound implications for…
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Investec Save research shows that nearly 1/3 of savers lose out by keeping cash in accounts after short-term bonuses end
Nearly a third of savers (30%) are losing out on interest by keeping money in a savings account where a short-term bonus…
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FCA seeks boost to workplace savings to help people navigate their financial lives
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported this morning that it is providing clarity around workplace savings schemes so employers and savings…
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Advisers trapped by traditional marketing tactics and tight budgets, Unbiased study shows
New research by Unbiased, the UK’s leading financial advice platform, reveals that financial advisers are facing an uphill marketing battle. The study of…
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Podcast #137: The real AI opportunity? Better workplace culture! With Jenny Segal and Annabel Gillard
This week on IFA Talk, we’re flipping the script on one of the biggest topics in financial services – AI. But rather…
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Sales of prime properties jump 22% as non-doms exit the market
The total value of UK residential mortgages worth more than £5m taken out over the last year has increased by 22% to…
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Almost 5,000 fake Financial Conduct Authority scam reports in first six months of 2025, financial regulator warns
Consumers are being warned of fraudsters impersonating the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the regulator revealed it has received almost 5,000 fake…
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Lang cat latest shows continued strong gross advised platform sales and outflows falling again in Q2. Advisers predict strong Q3
Advised platforms saw strong AUM growth of 4.36%, with positive markets following the disruption around Liberation Day, and the best net sales…
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NS&I delivers £2.5 billion of Net Financing to the Government in Q1 2025-26
NS&I has reported today that it has delivered £2.5 billion of Net Financing to the Government in Q1 2025-26. The figure is part of…
