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Spring Statement 26: Forecasts 'already out of date' amid escalating conflict in the Middle East
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (98+ words) Spring Statement 26: Forecasts 'already out of date' amid escalating conflict in the Middle East'Professional Adviser Although chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasised her commitment to creating economic stability, she had very little to share outside of the OBR's latest forecasts, said Mark…...
Reeves’ Spring Forecast to promote ‘stability in the public finances’ amid geopolitical uncertainty
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (40+ words) Linus Uhlig is chief reporter at Investment Week Investors told 'hold your nerve' as Iran strikes drive volatility BoE's Bailey hints at rate cuts with March meeting a 'genuinely open question' Speech will be happening today In line with expectations...
Risk isn't just financial anymore - and advice can't pretend it is
13+ hour, 55+ min ago (94+ words) Risk isn't just financial anymore - and advice can't pretend it is'Professional Adviser Advisers are being asked to operate in a world that feels materially more unstable than it did even a short time ago. Not just because of markets, but…...
Aegon adds junior ISA and offshore bond
2+ week, 4+ day ago (51+ words) Editor at Professional Adviser Financial advice should be added to workplace benefits " report Top ten recommended adviser platforms of 2025 revealed Most investors paying more than they need to, IG says More families looking to pass down wealth sooner, Murphy Wealth…...
Ahmed Bawa: The changes advisers are asking for in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (100+ words) Ahmed Bawa: The changes advisers are asking for in 2026Professional Adviser Even if they don't last beyond the end of January, it's useful to start a new year with some aims and ambitions So I've been speaking with advisers from across…...
Optimistic advisers focus on profitable business growth this year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (92+ words) Optimistic advisers focus on profitable business growth this year'Professional Adviser Research from the IFA network also showed that attracting new clients remained a "central focus" for member firms, with 69% of those surveyed saying it was high on their agenda The…...
Hargreaves Lansdown's fee cut to send competitors 'into a frenzy"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (42+ words) Chief Reporter at Professional Adviser Continuum sees turnover up 19% in 11th year of growth Fairstone forecasts 30% increase in advice firm buyout programme sign-ups Turnover has risen by 158% since 2020 Steven Cooper expects a "busy first year" as CEO...
Partner Insight: Budget 2025 - A Budget between tax rises and a bigger growth agenda
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (360+ words) For professional advisers and paraplanners only. Not to be relied upon by retail clients." The combination of growth-focused investment policy and tighter taxes creates a clear opportunity for advisers to guide clients through the Budget's implications and explore a more…...
Budget 25: Key takeaways from Autumn Budget 2025
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (83+ words) Linus Uhlig is a senior reporter at Investment Week FCA vows to reform rules for VCT and alternative investment managers in 2026 OBR 'deeply regrets' early release of Budget document 'People are not buying into the chancellor's message that the UK…...
Budget 25: Early OBR reports downgrades UK growth outlook as fiscal headroom doubles
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (41+ words) Investment Association CEO Chris Cummings to exit in June Mattioli Woods co-founder steps down as CEO OBR report released in 'unprecedented leak' OBR report leaked in apparent error ahead of Budget speech Helping clients act now for effective estate planning...