Weekend Press Review
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Gold at $4,000: what comes next?
Gold surged past $4,000 per ounce on 8th October, driven by US Fed concerns and weaker economic data. Dr. Claudio Wewel, FX…
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Market Report: HSBC and Lloyds drag on the FTSE100
Hargreaves Lansdown’s Steve Clayton reports improving market sentiment on ceasefire progress, though HSBC and Lloyds weigh on the FTSE. Steve Clayton, head…
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YouGov poll ahead of November Budget shows over half of the British public want complete abolition of IHT
A YouGov poll commissioned by law firm Kingsley Napley shows 54% – over half of the British public – now want a…
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The case for smarter mortgage advice | M&PI 21 | October 2025
Turning a new leaf in mortgage and property insight As autumn makes its arrival and the leaves begin to turn, this month’s Mortgage…
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Targeted support proposals could unlock greater savings engagement for Mutuals and Friendly Societies
The FCA’s consultation on “targeted support” could offer valuable opportunities for the UK’s Mutuals and Friendly Society sector if implemented with proportionality…
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More than half of Cash ISA holders could be persuaded to move funds to a Stocks and Shares ISA
New research released today from Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment provider, shows that more than half (60%) of…
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Majority of UK businesses express concern over rising sick leave, new report warns
Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) UK businesses are concerned about the impact of long-term employee sickness (taking more than 4 weeks off…
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Enhanced unemployment insurance to reward jobseekers while reducing support for long-term claimants of contributory disability benefits says IFS
The government plans to introduce a new ‘unemployment insurance’ (UI) benefit to replace the two current contributory out-of-work benefits: new style employment…
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FE fundinfo launches Nexus AI, simplifying data and compliance across the investment industry
FE fundinfo, a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, today announced the launch…
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TISA welcomes SMCR reform proposals to reduce regulatory burden and recommends further practical improvements
The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) has welcomed the proposed reforms to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) set out by…
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St. James’s Place expands investment shelf with new Polaris Multi-Index range
St. James’s Place (SJP) has expanded its multi-asset Polaris range with the addition of four new risk-rated, funds-of-funds. The Polaris Multi-Index range…
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How Aviva’s new guaranteed fixed term income plan reflects modern retirement needs
In the following analysis, Claire Reed, Director of Individual Annuities at Aviva, explores how the insurer’s new Guaranteed Fixed Term Income Plan…
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Fund manager view| Is your clients’ ‘gilty’ pleasure becoming unhealthy? Artemis’ Stephen Snowden
For many investors it seems, gilts have become the new ‘gilty’ pleasure. But as record numbers of retail buyers pile into long-dated…
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Gifts to charity in Wills rises to £980m as more estates seek to cut inheritance tax
The total value of gifts left to charity in people’s Wills rose to £980m last year, partly as a result of testators…
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LIBF and The Mortgage Mum back underrepresented talent with scholarship
The Mortgage Mum is partnering with leading financial education provider LIBF to develop a new scholarship scheme to support people from diverse…
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Regulatory outlook: the case for a ‘Pension Tax Lock’ and what the state pension age review could mean for future pensioners
Key regulatory and legislative developments are set to impact the UK personal finance, pensions, and financial planning sector this October. AJ Bell’s…
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Transact launches new app with intelliflo to simplify contributions and withdrawals
Transact is excited to introduce a new app developed in partnership with intelliflo. The app will make it easier for financial advisers…
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Podcast #143: How advisers can help clients avoid a retirement income shortfall with Gill Millen, Managing Director at Bowmore Financial Planning
This week on IFA Talk, Matt Williams and Jenny Hunter are joined by Gill Millen, Managing Director at Bowmore Financial Planning, to…
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CISI launches Financial Planning Week 2026 calling on all UK financial planners to give their free time to make a difference
Building on the concept of CISI’s Financial Planning Week (FP Week) as an opportunity to give back, CISI has launched Financial Planning Week…
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VCTA: Collaboration creates optimism ahead of this year’s Budget
Ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget, the Chair of the VCTA, Chris Lewis, shares his thoughts on what changes we need to…
