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Hargreaves Lansdown: markets battle through September relatively unscathed
Markets showed resilience in September, with the FTSE 100 on track for gains and Wall Street heading for its strongest month in…
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AJ Bell: Confirmation of subdued growth for the UK economy in second quarter
UK economic growth slows to 0.3% in Q2, down from 0.7% in Q1, highlighting a challenging backdrop for Rachel Reeves ahead of…
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Net gains: a tennis lesson for investing in unfamiliar markets | Gabriel Sacks, Aberdeen
Gabriel Sacks, Co-Manager of abrdn Asia Focus plc, explores how discipline and resilience are essential for investing in Asia, where volatility often…
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Income Protection Action Week: building resilience in uncertain times
In this piece, Mike Farrell, Protection Sales & Marketing Director at LV=, reflects on the steady rise in IP uptake and the…
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Income Protection Action Week: growing the protection market
Alan Waddington, Distribution Director at Cirencester Friendly, reflects on the rising importance of income protection in today’s climate. With financial pressures mounting,…
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Market Report: Markets mixed as heat builds in US economy
FTSE 100 futures gained 20 points as investors await US PCE data, with Wall Street futures steady despite an upward GDP revision.…
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Income Protection Action Week: the critical role of cover during a cancer journey
As Income Protection Awareness Week draws to a close, the spotlight turns to the role of income protection in the cancer journey,…
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Why more large UK corporates are switching from PMI to healthcare trusts – Healix Health
Written by Ian Talbot, CEO at Healix Health A rising number of large corporate healthcare subscriptions, that’s companies with more than 250 employees,…
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Income Protection Action Week: helping advisers put income at the heart of client conversations
This year’s Income Protection Action Week shines a spotlight on the vital role advisers play in helping clients protect what matters most…
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Income Protection Action Week: highlighting the value of holistic support
As the fourth day of Income Protection Action Week comes to a close, attention now turns to the final day tomorrow, a chance to…
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What are the Chancellor’s options in the Autumn Budget?
Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley, warns that high government bond yields, stubborn inflation and sluggish growth are creating a…
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Income Protection Action Week: shining a light on a lifeline too often overlooked
While insurance products like life cover and critical illness often take centre stage, income protection remains less widely understood, despite the profound…
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Why the protection gap isn’t closing – Legal & General
Written by Vanessa Sallows, Claims & Governance Director, Group Protection, L&G The majority of the UK’s working population faces a protection gap,…
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Income Protection Action Week: protection claims – are we telling the whole story? The Exeter
Written by Jack Southcott, Head of Protection Proposition at The Exeter In the world of protection insurance, trust is everything. It’s the foundation…
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Income Protection Action Week: a vital opportunity to support clients’ financial security – The Exeter
Income Protection Action Week (IPAW) shines a spotlight on the role advisers play in raising awareness, driving conversations, and helping clients understand…
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Increasingly clients taking tax free cash to gift to younger generations
Nick Nesbitt, Head of Private Client at Forvis Mazars, warns that while more savers are tapping tax-free pension cash to support family,…
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Income Protection Action Week: what are industry professionals really seeing, and saying?
As Income Protection Action Week continues, the conversation around financial resilience is more relevant than ever. Amid rising costs, economic uncertainty, and increased awareness…
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Budgets, taxes and portfolios: what advisers should keep in mind – Aubrey Capital Management
Written by Anna Macdonald, CFA, Investment Manager, Aubrey Capital Management The UK’s next budget will not be delivered until 26 November, the…
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Three years on from disastrous mini budget, UK government bonds remain in focus
Richard Carter, head of fixed interest research at Quilter Cheviot, comments on the UK’s ongoing fiscal pressures and bond market volatility as…
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Calling for a radical rethink: why Britain needs bold action on debt and inequality | David Macdonald, Path Financial
David Macdonald, expert financial planner at Path Financial, examines the fiscal crossroads facing Rachel Reeves. With mounting debt, rising pensions costs, and…
