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IHT on pensions pre-55 slammed as 'brutal'

Pensions

IHT on pensions pre-55 slammed as 'brutal'

HMRC confirms those under minimum pension age will see IHT applied on their pots

clock 12 August 2025 • 2 min read
IFA consolidator Absolute enters market with Tatton and PE backing

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IFA consolidator Absolute enters market with Tatton and PE backing

Led by former CMS Wealth CEO David Carter with first deal sealed

clock 12 August 2025 • 2 min read
PFS signals 'global ambition' and teases new leadership role

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PFS signals 'global ambition' and teases new leadership role

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has signalled intent to “explore international relevance” and teased the creation of a leadership role “to represent the PFS externally”.

clock 12 August 2025 • 2 min read
Iress sees rise in adviser demand as UK earnings climb 45%

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Iress sees rise in adviser demand as UK earnings climb 45%

Significant contribution to group success

clock 12 August 2025 • 2 min read
Benchmark aims to bring consistency to advice model amid consolidation pressures

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Benchmark aims to bring consistency to advice model amid consolidation pressures

Head of financial planning Wesley Harrison in conversation with Professional Adviser

clock 11 August 2025 • 5 min read
Analysis: Wealth tax 'difficult' and could backfire

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Analysis: Wealth tax 'difficult' and could backfire

Potential wealth tax revenue ‘remains highly uncertain’, experts warn

clock 11 August 2025 • 8 min read
Most IFAs do not expect FCA's advice/guidance proposals to change demand

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Most IFAs do not expect FCA's advice/guidance proposals to change demand

IFAs are positive overall about the changes for clients

clock 11 August 2025 • 1 min read
Average pension transfer times fall

Pensions

Average pension transfer times fall

Origo data suggests simpler pension transfers average 10.8 days

clock 11 August 2025 • 2 min read
Royal London sees net inflows hit £4.1bn following SJP multi-asset mandate

Companies

Royal London sees net inflows hit £4.1bn following SJP multi-asset mandate

‘We’ve benefited from an uptick in the national conversation around pensions’

clock 08 August 2025 • 4 min read
Bank of England meets expectations and cuts rates to 4%

Economics / Markets

Bank of England meets expectations and cuts rates to 4%

Lowest level in two and a half years

clock 07 August 2025 • 4 min read