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Wake-up call for specialist lenders: 90% say customers expect Netflix-style service
Over 90% of specialist lenders admit customers expect a higher level of service than ever before, according to new research. At a…
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Propertymark: Boxing day bounce set to kick-start 2026 housing market
Propertymark is forecasting another strong “Boxing Day Bounce” this year, as millions of prospective buyers and renters are expected to jump online…
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FCA helps firms to test AI safely
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is working with major firms to test Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a safe place to better understand…
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Adviser demand surges for flexible IHT solutions
New research commissioned by Foresight Group has revealed a widening advice gap in estate planning, with advisers reporting that pension reforms, client…
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Bereavement is the fourth most common reason for referral to RedArc
As National Grief Awareness Week is observed from 2 December 2025, data from RedArc has revealed that bereavement is consistently the fourth most common…
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Experts react to Nationwide’s latest house price index: stability edges back into the UK market
The latest Nationwide House Price Index, released today, has prompted a measured but cautiously optimistic response from property experts across the UK.…
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Annual house price growth slows in November – Nationwide HPI
The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows that UK annual house price growth eased slightly in November, slowing to 1.8% from 2.4% in October. Despite the…
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Employers will need help in supporting the wide range of health & wellbeing needs their staff have
Research by Towergate Employee Benefits asked employers which areas of health and wellbeing they thought they would see an increase in demand for support.…
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From volatility to value: data’s new role in MPS
As markets grow more complex and client expectations rise, data-driven decision-making has become central to modern MPS design. From the shift toward…
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Gender gap in mental health support uptake highlights the importance of protection, LV= reports
Investment, protection and retirement specialist, LV= reveals a significant gender gap in the use of mental health support, highlighting how the benefits…

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