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Finance emerged as the most advantageous sector from AI government grants
Finance organisations are among those benefiting most from government grants to adapt to AI innovation, a new report has revealed. AI and analytics leader, SAS, analysed…
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Homes with EPC ratings of A or B have an increased value of up to £57k – Uswitch
An often overlooked aspect when buying a home is how much it will cost to run. This is where an Energy Performance…
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Shepherds Friendly recognised as 5x Best Performing Provider by Defaqto
Shepherds Friendly, one of Britain’s oldest mutual societies with over 100,000 members, has achieved five top three positions for Best Performing Providers in Defaqto’s…
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Investors review pay guidelines in light of UK competitiveness debate says IMA
Investment managers have today reiterated the need for clear alignment between pay and performance, as investors look to work together with companies…
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Extracting surplus from pension schemes will only work if member benefits are 100% protected by a new PPF underpin” – Steve Webb, LCP
“Extracting surplus from pension schemes will only work if member benefits are 100% protected by a new PPF underpin” – Steve Webb,…
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STEP responds to the Ministry of Justice consultation on the storage and retention of wills
STEP, the professional body for inheritance advisers, has responded to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the storage and retention of wills and…
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Buy-to-let fixed rates drop to lowest points since 2022
The buy-to-let sector has seen fixed rates fall to their lowest point since September 2022, according to the latest analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk. Buy-to-let…
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Evelyn Partners positions managed portfolios for UK bond and US equity opportunities
In its latest re-balance, the Evelyn Partners Core Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) team has taken new positions to afford their portfolios new…
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New NHS pension changes announced – reaction from Wesleyan
New NHS Pension Scheme changes have been announced, which include permanently scrapping ‘abatement’ rules that affect medical professionals who retire and come…
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Treasury and FCA’s proposals for greater relevancy and personalisation – HL comment
The HM Treasury and FCA consultation on the Review of the Advice Guidance Boundary closes on 28 February. Anne Fairweather, head of…

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