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Viewpoint | Artemis’ Liam O’Donnell on why gilts might defy the UK’s doom-and-gloom outlook
The headlines don’t tell the whole story: UK gilts are undermining the prevailing doom-and-gloom view. Here, Liam O’Donnell, Head of Macro &…
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What Hargreaves Lansdown wants for savers and investors in the Budget
With the Budget set for 26 November, Hargreaves Lansdown highlights what savers and investors should watch for: protection for ISAs and pensions,…
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How financial education is essential for empowering prospective buyers
Written by Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau For many, the dream of owning a home is one that can feel…
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Planning for the April 2026 business property relief changes – what do advisers need to know?
Written by Neal Lees, Director, and Richard Pott, Senior Manager – Buzzacott From April 2026, the rules on passing on a business…
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How AI is making financial advice smarter and scalable | Stu Breyer, mallowstreet
In his latest blog for IFA Magazine, Stu Breyer, CEO of mallowstreet, the B-Corp insights network behind SOFI, a proprietary AI tool…
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Rathbones: Chancellor has one chance to ‘stop the rot’ as tough decisions loom
The Chancellor begins a 12-week countdown to the Budget, with Labour’s majority offering scope for spending cuts. Rathbones’s Head of Market Analysis…
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Cutting through the chaos to help advisers take back control of their tech | Nick Ryan and David Mills, Pilot Financial Systems
Frustrated by clunky, disconnected systems, advisers Nick Ryan and David Mills decided to build the solution they wished they’d always had. With…
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Broadstone: Autumn budget delay shows focus on long-term reform over quick wins
With the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget now set for November 26th, Broadstone’s David Brooks warns that while pension reform could be on the…
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Gilt market wobbles: what advisers need to know after yesterday’s turmoil
When UK government bond yields make the front pages, advisers know it’s time to sit up and take notice. Yesterday, the gilt…
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Reeves sets date for crucial Budget with government finances under pressure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that her second, and highly anticipated, Budget will be delivered on 26 November. Following her inaugural Budget…
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Rathbones: Long wait for Budget date only prolongs uncertainty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today confirmed that the Budget will be delivered on Wednesday 26 November. In the run-up, Rathbones, one of…
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Price and value two years on from Consumer Duty | Chris Jones, Dynamic Planner
Consumer Duty landed two years ago this summer, and its impact is now becoming clear, both in the evolution of culture and…
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Date set for major UK Autumn Budget as Chancellor faces pressure on spending and tax
The Government has announced this morning that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the UK Budget on Wednesday 26th November…
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The key impacts of Consumer Duty so far and what advisors can expect next | Stuart O’Sullivan, Protiviti UK
Consumer Duty has just passed its second birthday. How do we as an industry reflect on this regulation? Is Consumer Duty about…
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Who’s been IFA TALKing this month? A roundup of August’s podcasts
August was another busy month for us in the IFA Talk studio, providing a diverse mix of insights, expert guests and discussions.…
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Bluffs and bargaining inside the US-Japan tariff negotiations | Edward Cartwright, Arcus Investment
The US-Japan tariff negotiations highlighted Donald Trump’s preference for bluff and bargaining over outright confrontation, creating both political unease and fresh market…
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Inheritance on divorce: Legal expert shares update on recent changes
As the number of people depending on inheritances grows, recent guidance from the Supreme Court has clarified how courts will treat inherited…
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Skillcast: Why the Leeds Reforms make training a C-Suite responsibility
When the Chancellor stood up in Leeds to announce her reforms, the headlines honed in on “cutting red tape”. But, unlike some,…
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Summer of legal shakeups: what financial planners need to know
In a summer marked by landmark family law rulings, financial planners and lawyers face significant implications for how pre-marriage wealth, inheritance, and…
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Why platforms are the real building blocks of value and why advisers need them more than ever | Linda Johnstone, Novia Global
Platforms might not be the most glamorous part of financial services, but as Linda Johnstone, Head of Investment Proposition at Novia Global,…
