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Buy-to-let rates rise after controversial Autumn Budget
The cost of buy-to-let mortgages have risen since Labour’s Autumn Budget, signalling that the market hasn’t responded well to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’…
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Most Mortgage Brokers Say Landlords are Looking to Expand Portfolios, Not Sell
According to research carried out for United Trust Bank Mortgages new white paper, 58% of brokers operating in the BTL space UTB Mortgages’ new white…
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Fidelity International’s Mike Riddell: mixed picture facing global fixed income investors for 2025
Mike Riddell, new portfolio manager on Fidelity’s Strategic Bond Fund, comments on the outlook for fixed income markets in 2025 and how…
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Aegon inputs to HMT Call for Evidence on Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy
Aegon has responded to the HMT Call for Evidence on its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, which closes 12th December. Aegon is…
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Cirencester Friendly becomes of member of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF)
Cirencester Friendly is delighted to have joined the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF). This global organisation brings together more than…
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Government must raise minimum pension contributions to “avoid pensions timebomb”, says TILLIT
UK investment platform and pension provider, TILLIT, is calling on the Government to raise minimum pension contributions to tackle Britain’s looming retirement…
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Exploring the Vala Better Ventures EIS Fund
Sustainability is becoming an ever more prominent element for consideration when it comes to the investment sector, with a growing number of…
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Invesco: The four Trump policies most likely to impact economic growth
by Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist, and Andy Blocker, Global Head of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships As the US heads…
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New mortgage arrears cases drop but value of balances with arrears 18% higher than a year ago
The latest Mortgage Lending data from the Bank of England and FCA shows that the value of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears…
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89% of employers would value a better understanding of the risk profile of the health and wellbeing of employees
In research conducted by Towergate Employee Benefits, the vast majority (89%) of employers stated it would be valuable to have a better understanding…

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