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BoE interest rate pause raises questions for advisers as inflation persists – industry reaction to latest news
As had been widely anticipated by market analysts, the Bank of England has opted to keep UK interest rates on hold following…
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Interest rates on hold but Mortgage and Property experts aren’t giving up hope quite yet: industry reaction
As had been widely expected by market analysts, the Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on hold. The announcement was…
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Adviser insight: You couldn’t make it up – but AI just did | Truly Independent’s Katie Brinsden warns of the risks of the wrong tech
When a piece of “cutting-edge” AI adviser tech starts obsessing over personal grooming and cat furballs, it’s time to ask: are we…
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Is AIM over the hill at 30? Don’t make me laugh, says Marlborough’s Santa Barbara
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) today, Eustace Santa Barbara, co-manager of the IFSL Marlborough Special…
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Nottingham Building Society comments ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision
Harriet Guevara, Chief Savings Officer at Nottingham Building Society, comments ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision: “Whether or not the base…
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AI adoption and workplace culture: why empowerment, not just efficiency, is the real opportunity
When we talk about AI in the workplace, the conversation often jumps straight to cost savings and job cuts. But what if…
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Nick Adams, co-founder of adeus explains why it’s time for advisers to rethink legacy planning and wills in the digital age
Let’s face it, wills and legacy planning don’t usually spark the most upbeat conversations. For many clients, it’s something they know they…
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Linda Johnstone, Head of Investment Proposition at Novia Global explains how advisers can help clients manage investor anxiety
Let’s face it, market volatility has been giving everyone whiplash lately. From geopolitical shocks to economic uncertainty, there’s been no shortage of…
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What financial advisers really think about tech, AI and the next-gen wealth shift…FE fundinfo’s David Scholes discusses their recent adviser survey results
Chances are you’ve heard the words ‘AI’ and ‘generational wealth transfer’ more than once. These are two of the biggest topics shaping…
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The US Fed pushes back with no interest rate cuts, no favour to Trump as industry experts react
In a move that underscores its commitment to economic stability over political pressure, the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady…
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Inflation won’t make waves for the Bank of England after April’s messy splash
The ONS has released inflation figures for May: Consumer price inflation, UK: May 2025 – Office for National Statistics. With the release in…
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Household finances under renewed pressure as UK inflation remains high – Charles Stanley
Written by Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley Higher prices continue to erode UK household budgets with the official measure…
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CPI holds at 3.4% – but data doubts linger…industry experts react to inflation news
With the latest UK inflation figures out today, financial advisers will be weighing up what it all means for clients—especially with a…
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3.4% CPI keeps pressure on mortgage rates and market sentiment. Mortgage and Property experts have their say…
Today’s inflation figures offer little in the way of surprises—but for those in the mortgage and property market, the implications are still…
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Royal London financial resilience report: nearly one in ten are on the brink of financial crisis as high costs persist
Large numbers of people across the UK say they are facing financial hardship, according to Royal London’s latest Financial Resilience Report. One…
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BOE preview: rates steady as markets eye CPI & forward guidance
Written by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce…
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Risk appetite dwindles as Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program reports HL’s Nathan
After the overnight news that Israeli jets have hit Iranian targets including nuclear enrichment facility, market watchers along with many others around…
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Artemis: Why credit spreads aren’t as tight as they seem
UK investors sold down a net £1.24bn of bond fund holdings in April, the second-worst month on record, even though net equity…
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What’s next for advice? Succession’s Graham Nicoll on culture, consolidation and closing the gap
In an ever-evolving world of financial advice, change is the only constant. Whether it’s the wave of consolidation reshaping the advice landscape,…
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Stephens: How will M&A transform the asset management industry in 2025?
The asset management industry is in the midst of a significant transformation. Fee pressure, regulatory demands, and technological shifts are reshaping the…
