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Industry 18 Dec 25
Morningstar Wealth: Smaller advice firms are feeling the pressure of a demanding new year
Ben Lester of Morningstar Wealth explains why there is currently a disproportionate burden on smaller advice firms
Latest news 18 Dec 25
Bank of England cuts base rate to 3.75%
It comes after inflation fell slightly earlier this week to 3.2%
Companies 18 Dec 25
Skybound Wealth adds global tax planning capability to Athletes and Creators offering
The enhanced proposition will facilitate a more joined-up approach to planning
Industry 17 Dec 25
UK government refuses to commit to ‘pensions tax lock’
AJ Bell launched a petition calling for the government to commit to retaining key pension tax incentives
Skybound Wealth expands into Spain with new office
The Mijas office, due to open shortly, forms part of a wider European build-out, with more expected in early 2026
Latest news | 17 Dec 25
IFGL Pensions connects to Pensions Dashboard
Members will be able to use the Pensions Dasboard when it goes live in late 2026
Rose St Louis to leave Scottish Widows in March 2026
Kate Lyons will succeed St Louis, joining from Munich Re
FCA launches consultations on UK crypto rules
The FCA is seeking feedback on three consultation papers by 12 February 2026
Rathbones’ fund managers reveal their 2026 outlooks
Rathbones Asset Management’s fund managers head into 2026 cautiously upbeat