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Research reveals mobile-first money habits and growing confidence gap between generations
Research commissioned by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found that 39% of 18-34-year-olds use their phones for mortgage and rental payments,…
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FCA’s targeted support proposal could help millions left behind by the advice gap
Following today’s announcement of the FCA’s consultation paper on targeted support, Steven Levin, CEO of Quilter, has shared his detailed analysis on what this…
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Rising energy prices have led to a ‘comfort crunch’ as families spend more of their budgets on essentials
Rising energy prices over the last two decades have squeezed incomes for low-and-middle income families and contributed to a ‘comfort crunch’ as…
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FW: Santander updates new build affordability calculations – with customers able to borrow thousands more
Santander UK has today announced that it has introduced improved affordability rates on new build properties which will allow customers, purchasing a…
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Misrepresentation Matters – IPTF explores one of protection’s most pressing issues
The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has launched Story 3: Misrepresentation Matters, the latest chapter in its acclaimed 7 Claims Stories series,…
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FCA announces once-in-a-generation advice changes to help millions navigate their financial lives
Millions more people could get help navigating their financial lives with support on pensions and investments, under proposals announced today by the…
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Homebuyers paid 20% more stamp duty this year
HMRC data out today shows that homebuyers paid £14.1bn in stamp duty over the past year – up 20% from £11.8bn paid…
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One in ten company directors in the UK now working past state retirement age of 67
620,000 company directors in the UK are now aged 67, the state retirement age, or older, shows research by Bowmore Financial Planning.…
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The industry reacts to the latest HMRC property transactions
Today’s UK HMRC property transaction data showed a slight increase of 25% in property transactions, following a sharp decline the previous month.…
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Frozen thresholds see tax bills spiral again
With over half a million more individuals pulled into the 40% tax bracket, the number of higher and additional rate taxpayers has…
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