Confidence among investors is at its lowest level since May 1995, according to new data.
Read more ...Planners’ predictions for today’s mini budget
- Friday, 23 September 2022
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Financial Planners have shared their predictions for what will be included in today’s mini-budget from Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.
Read more ...1.25% rise in National Insurance is reversed
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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The Treasury confirmed this afternoon that it will scrap the 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance introduced in April.
Read more ...Only 2 in 10 fund managers have clear net zero plans
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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The number of fund managers committed to net zero by 2050 has doubled to 81% over the past year but only two in ten (22%) have concrete carbon reduction plans, according to a new report.
Read more ...CII launches Professional Map to aid career development
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a Professional Map competency framework to help insurance and personal finance professionals develop their careers.
Read more ...Annuity rates hit highest level in a decade
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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Annuity rates have risen by 35% over the past year to hit their highest point in a decade, according to a new report.
Read more ...Bank pushes up base rate from 1.75% to 2.25%
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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The Bank of England today pushed up its base rate by 50 basis points from 1.75% to 2.25% as it intensifies its drive to curb inflation which is nearly 10%.
Read more ...Bank increases base rate to 3%
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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The Bank of England today increased its base rate by 75 basis points from 2.25% to 3%, one of the biggest increases seen for 30 years.
Read more ...Bank increases base rate to 3.5%
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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The Bank of England today increased its base rate by 50 basis points from 3% to 3.5% in a move widely expected by experts.
Read more ...Bank of England increases base rate to 4%
- Thursday, 22 September 2022
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The Bank of England today increased its base rate by 50 basis points from 3.5% to 4% - its highest rate since October 2008.
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