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ABI calls on Government to back Private Sector Dashboards
The ABI calls on the Government to urgently reaffirm its commitment to enabling a thriving market of Private Sector Pensions Dashboards in…
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Supporting older homeowners to downsize is key to the UK housing crisis
With housebuilding rates falling short of demand and the need for homes soaring, the UK must focus on making better use of…
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FCA data highlights notable shortcomings and low understanding in the life insurance market
Analysis by Broadstone of the latest Financial Lives Survey from the Financial Conduct Authority highlights opportunities for life insurers to improve policyholder…
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Fewer first-time buyers are opting for new builds
A report by Compare My Move has found that fewer first-time buyers are opting to buy new build homes, dropping 2.31% since 2022, and 1.52% drop from 2024. …
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Rising number of clients are concerned about intergenerational planning research shows
Research from HSBC Life (UK) for its new report, The Three I’s of Investable Capital 2025, reveals 80% of clients are now…
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Insurance industry cyber expert concerned that weak passwords are still widely used
Weak passwords can leave people exposed to security breaches and a recent survey has shown that very obvious passwords are still being…
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Latest PLSA Retirement Living Standards show costs for minimum retiree needs have fallen
The latest update of the PLSA’s Retirement Living Standards (RLS) shows a decrease in the cost of the Minimum retirement lifestyle, down to £21,600…
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Nearly half of landlords intend to raise rents before Renters’ Rights Bill
Nearly half of the UK’s BTL landlords (44%) plan to put up rent in response to the new Renters’ Rights Bill, new…
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Why cutting salary sacrifice pensions would be a short-term win – and a long term disaster, says Penfold’s Chris Eastwood
Rumours of changes to salary sacrifice pensions in the Autumn Budget have sparked concern across the industry. In the following analysis, Chris…
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Record £14bn Cash ISA contributions follows rumoured allowance cut
Households across the UK paid a record £14 billion into Cash ISAs in April, according to Bank of England data – the highest amount…
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