Industry

Schroders and Apollo have formed a strategic partnership to create investment solutions combining expertise across public and private markets. (Source Investment Week)

The sale of Evelyn Partners to NatWest is expected to trigger further large deals in the sector, as more banks seek to expand their financial advice services. (Source: Professional Adviser)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the UK economy, making up about 60% of private-sector jobs and serving as a key driver of innovation. (Source: IFA Magazine)

Steve Dobson, Head of Investments at GrowthInvest, and presenter of the Alternative Thinking podcast, takes a look at the importance of diversification in what is shaping up to be a landmark year for alternative investments in the UK. (Source: IFA Magazine)

The number of UK trusts has surged, with 121,000 new registrations in the 2024/25 financial year alone. (Source: Money Marketing)

In 2026, digital transformation will accelerate, making AI adoption essential rather than optional. (Source FT Adviser)

The FTSE 100’s move above 10,000 has lifted confidence that 2026 could be a turning point for London IPOs. (Source Investment Week)

“Despite the Chancellor’s 2025 Budget, the UK still falls short of truly attracting and retaining entrepreneurs.” (Source: FT Adviser)

Savers put more than £5bn into their Isas ahead of the chancellor’s 2025 autumn Budget. (FT Adviser)

Analysis by Bowmore Financial Planning, using data from the Financial Conduct Authority, found that 54,387 self-invested personal pension plans currently hold commercial property. Bowmore said these hard-to-sell assets could become a “serious issue” for families once inheritance tax is applied to pensions from April 2027. It warned that beneficiaries may find it difficult to dispose