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Atom Bank boosts near-prime lending with new 95% LTV proposition
Atom bank, one of the UK’s highest rated banks on Trustpilot, has increased the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) available on its Near Prime range…
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Climate Change is now a central factor in pension scheme outcomes, warns industry report
As climate change and record temperatures dominated headlines in June 2026, the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has published Pensions in a Warming…
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Why the case for investing in fixed income remains strong
Despite the huge uncertainties that exist in the global economy right now, created by geopolitical tensions and the shifting outlook for inflation…
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FCA sets landmark crypto rules to cement the UK’s place as a global hub
Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). All firms must meet financial resilience requirements including capital…
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IPTF announces launch of 7Families revisited series
The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) is delighted to announce the release of the 7Families revisited series. This new initiative marks twelve…
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Alarming drop in confidence over non-financial misconduct detection as regulatory pressure mounts
New data from Smarsh, the global leader in communications data and intelligence, reveals a growing gap between financial services firms’ commitment to tackling…
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Cash ISA rush continues as UK savers pour billions into deposits, AJ Bell says
UK households added £5.4 billion to bank and building society deposits in May, with Cash ISAs accounting for £3.1 billion of inflows…
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Smaller landlords leaving due to Renters’ Rights Act says Continuum
Many smaller landlords are already moving away from property ownership following the enactment of the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act,…
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Navigating the noise: how financial services firms can get ahead of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is steadily moving through Parliament, but for many financial advice and wealth management firms it has…
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The Mortgage Works cuts switcher rates for existing customers
The Mortgage Works will be reducing rates by up to 0.25 percentage points across selected buy-to-let and limited company buy-to-let products for…
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