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Flexibility beats certainty as long fixes slump and two-year deals surge past half the market
New data from Twenty7tec shows borrowers are moving decisively away from long term fixed mortgages, with demand for ten year deals dropping to its…
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AJ Bell: Treasury Committee vents its frustration with government over slow progress on LISA reform
The Treasury Committee has criticised the government for failing to set out plans to reform the Lifetime ISA, following its report highlighting…
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L&G digitises claims submission process for single and over 50s life claims
L&G’s Retail Protection business has today digitised the claims submission process for single and over 50s life insurance policies, enabling third parties…
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Hargreaves Lansdown: Inflation may rise while interest rates remain on hold
With plenty of key economic data coming through on the UK economy next week, market watchers – including the team at Hargreaves…
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Unbiased: Client acquisition tops adviser priorities but tech adoption remains slow
New research by Unbiased Pro, the UK’s leading financial advice platform, reveals that client acquisition is the leading business priority for the next…
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Reframe Cancer enhances cancer product with Pulse to include CQC regulated cancer screening
Reframe Cancer, the leading provider of specialist cancer navigation has enhanced its cancer product for Pulse Insurance Limited customers. Following the successful…
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The resurgence of buy-to-let lending and its impact on the UK mortgage market
Written by Tony Hall, Head of Business Development, Saffron for Intermediaries The buy-to-let market is showing clear signs of recovery in 2025,…
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Mortgage brokers back FCA Mortgage Rule Review and urge lenders to innovate
New research from Nottingham Building Society shows strong broker support for the FCA’s Mortgage Rule Review, with the majority backing reforms aimed at creating…
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Pension transfers’ risk increases by half a billion pounds in just 18 months
Projected losses from poorly informed pension transfer decisions have increased by half a billion pounds in just 18 months, according to new…
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Vitality urges advisers to champion secondary prevention during “know your numbers week”
As “Know Your Numbers Week” (8–14 September) encourages adults across the UK to take control of their blood pressure, Vitality is calling…
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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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Pembroke VCT launches £40m fundraise following record £51m raise in FY24/25
Pembroke VCT, the venture capital trust backing some of the UK’s most dynamic growth businesses, today announced the launch of a new…
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First court appearance for three ‘finfluencers’ charged in FCA-led global crackdown on illegal promotions
Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, each individually charged with an offence relating to their…
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PensionBee’s Pension Landscape 2025: South-East savers outperform other regions, while gender gap remains widest outside London
PensionBee, a leader in the consumer retirement market, has released its annual Pension Landscape for 2025. Based on analysis of more than…
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Gold tops £2,700 per Troy ounce for first time ever
Gold priced in the UK Pound topped £2700 per Troy ounce for the first time ever on Tuesday, rising 24.5% since the…
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Moneyfacts: Savers face shortage of bonds beating inflation
With fewer bonds beating inflation, savers risk missing out unless they act quickly to secure rates. Moneyfacts reveals the state of play in…
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FCA: Proposed contactless changes could increase convenience for consumers
People could benefit from the convenience of contactless payment when making larger payments, under proposals being consulted on by the Financial Conduct…
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Podcast #139: Helping advisers build successful partnerships with MPS providers, with L&G’s Francis Chua
In this week’s IFA Talk podcast, we’re exploring model portfolio services (MPS), asking what really makes for a successful partnership between an…
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Triple Point Venture VCT launches £10m fundraise
Triple Point, the productive capital partner, has launched a new £10 million fundraise for the Triple Point Venture VCT plc (‘the VCT’), with an…
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A third of UK adults have increased pension contributions and small top-ups could add thousands
With more UK adults taking pension saving into their own hands, new analysis from Standard Life reveals that even small increases in…
