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Shepherds Friendly pays 96% of income protection claims in 2024
Shepherds Friendly paid out 96% of all income protection claims last year, a slight increase on its five-year average of 95%. Musculoskeletal…
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‘Risk that government pension reforms lose sight of member interests’ – ‘a step too far’ says Laura Myers, LCP
The Government’s focus on ensuring that all workers are enrolled in a pension scheme which provides good value for money is to…
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P1 Investment Services hires former M&G and Standard Life platform specialist James Bishop
P1 Investment Services, operator of the P1 Platform, has appointed James Bishop as Senior Platform Account Manager. This appointment marks the latest move by P1…
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MPowered Mortgages launches “Uber-style” case tracking timeline for brokers
New timeline provides real-time updates on every stage of a client’s application via the MPowered broker portal accessible on the website MPowered…
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The Equity Release Council announces that PriceHubble has joined the Council as an associate member
The Equity Release Council is delighted to announce that PriceHubble has joined the Council as an associate member. PriceHubble is an innovative…
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2024 was a bumper year for income protection – Swiss Re Term & Health Watch
Sales of new Income Protection policies grew by a bumper 18% in 2024, Swiss Re’s latest Term & Health Watch report reveals.…
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Nearly 70% of mortgage customers in 2024 were first time buyers
67% of borrowers purchasing a property over the last 12 months were first time buyers, according to data from Mortgage Advice Bureau…
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Spreading financial expertise: EFPA’s certified advisors in Europe now exceed 100,000
The European Financial Planning Association (EFPA) has surpassed 100,000 certified financial advisors across 13 countries, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates 25 years since its…
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Precise refreshes residential range with 5 year fix now from 4.74%
Specialist lender Precise, part of OSB Group, has refreshed its residential product range with lower rates and even more £0 fee options,…
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Propertymark Responds to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index
The housing market is seeing a renewed increase in sales, according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index as buyers return to the market…
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