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Over 80% of advisers want to invest in growing their business in 2025 – Pure Retirement
Eight out of ten financial advisers currently advising in the equity release space are looking to grow their business in the next…
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Loughborough Building Society extends 5.5x income multiples to 95% LTV
Loughborough Building Society has increased the loan-to-value (LTV) on its 5.5x income multiple calculation from 85% to 95% LTV for residential borrowers…
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Shepherds Friendly announces appointment of Oliver Laird as Non-Executive Director
Modern mutual Shepherds Friendly is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Laird as a Non-Executive Director. His appointment comes as Shepherds…
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TYE 2025: Andy Bolden from 7IM is thinking a little outside the box in the run-up to tax year-end
With a change of Westminster government last year and a tax-raising budget in the autumn, many investors and clients are looking more…
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Chartered status is the key to a long, successful career in financial services, building confidence and trust for consumers, says CISI
With this week marking Chartered Week 2025, the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to support this important campaign to recognise…
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Supporting first time buyers in a challenging market: We talk to Buckinghamshire Building Society’s Claire Askham
First time buyers are the lifeblood of a thriving property market, but high interest rates and the impending Stamp Duty changes have…
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FCA finds vast majority of ongoing suitability reviews delivered
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported today that it has found that financial advisers are delivering suitability reviews in the vast…
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‘FCA review of ongoing advice findings welcomed’ – BNY Investments
Richard Parkin, Head of Retirement for BNY Investments, comments on the findings of the FCA’s review of whether financial advisers are delivering ongoing advice…
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Origo data shows pension transfer times fall as volumes increase
Simpler pension transfers took an average of 10.5 days to complete in 2024, the latest Origo data reveals. This relates to a…
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Nationwide becomes UK’s top lender for first-time buyers
Nationwide has lent to more first-time buyers than any other bank or building society in the UK by prioritising those looking to…
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