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April’s monthly financial services review data update shows improvements across every major metric
Written by Jake Sandford, Head of Data and Analytics at Smart Money People April brought a wave of optimism to the financial…
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Capital Group study reveals investors are diversifying fixed income exposure amidst uncertainty
Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, investors are increasing allocations across fixed income sectors, particularly to higher quality bonds, and seeking geographical diversification,…
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Penfold launches salary sacrifice guide to help employers offset national insurance hike
Penfold, the digital pension provider, has launched a comprehensive guide to help employers and advisers understand how salary sacrifice pension contributions can…
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As HPI data shows a house price rise, mortgage and property experts react
With the ONS’s house price index (HPI) showing that prices rose again in the year to March, Paresh Raja (Market Financial Solutions)…
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7.6 million adults take out private medical insurance as health crisis drives rapid growth in protection products
Analysis by Broadstone of the latest Financial Lives Survey from the Financial Conduct Authority uncovers the rapid growth in the take up…
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Investec arranges £54.6 million loan for two office to residential conversion projects
Investec Bank plc (Investec), a leading international financial services provider, announces that its Real Estate team has provided Signal Capital Partners, a…
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CGT receipts will disappoint the Chancellor but growing demand for financial planning amid tax reforms and wealth flows
Despite Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts undershooting the Autumn Budget forecasts and a £20 billion downgrade to the Capital Gains tax-take predicted…
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iPensions Group completes integration with Origo Dashboard Connector leveraging technology and expertise for seamless connection
iPensions Group is delighted to announce its successful integration with the Origo Dashboard Connector (ODC) as part of the UK Pensions Dashboard…
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Increasing annuity rates a good chance to ‘lock in’ a competitive level of retirement income
Returns available to pension savers on Guaranteed Income for Life solutions are setting new highs through early 2025, according to figures in…
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Savers must act says Moneyfacts – as top rates fall amid stubborn inflation
Savers will find there have been significant cuts and boosted competition since the latest base rate announcement. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the top rate deals available…

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