UK investment industry hits record £10trn AUM
According to the Investment Association (IA), assets under management (AUM) in the UK investment management sector grew by 10% in 2024, reaching a record
ESG Accord: The Financial Lives Survey is a wake-up call
The FCA’s newly released Financial Lives Survey 2024 offers a wealth of insights that should capture the attention of everyone in the financial advice
Dividend tax squeeze to hit record 3.7 million people
Quilter, using a Freedom of Information request, has obtained new HMRC data showing the scale of the dividend tax squeeze on investors, with the
Advisers warned not to put all ‘eggs in one basket’ with IHT planning
Strong communication skills will be invaluable for advisers discussing upcoming IHT changes with clients, says Rob Morgan, chief investment analyst at Charles Stanley. (FT
Five reasons VCTs could make sense for your clients and your business
Kirsty Barr outlines why now is the ideal moment for advisers to explore the benefits of incorporating VCTs into their clients’ strategies. (Professional Adviser)
How Rachel Reeves could unlock greater IFA/solicitor/accountant collaboration
Clients need their professional advisers to work collaboratively more than ever before, writes Andrew Aldridge. Here he explains why EIS is a ‘natural bridge’
‘Cautious but growing optimism’ towards Ltafs
More than half of investors said they would consider a long term asset fund, as the government announced their inclusion in Stocks and Shares
Four things we might see from the Pensions Commission review
The inadequacy of defined contribution savings and the gender pensions gap are just some of the long known issues facing current and future retirees.
