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Business protection gap is ‘great opportunity’ for advisers
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Business protection gap is ‘great opportunity’ for advisers
The UK protection profession has urged advisers to demonstrate they are fulfilling their obligations under consumer duty by discussing business protection.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Business protection gap is ‘great opportunity’ for advisers
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Business protection gap is ‘great opportunity’ for advisers
The UK protection profession has urged advisers to demonstrate they are fulfilling their obligations under consumer duty by discussing business protection.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Business protection gap is ‘great opportunity’ for advisers
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Business protection gap is ‘great opportunity’ for advisers
The UK protection profession has urged advisers to demonstrate they are fulfilling their obligations under consumer duty by discussing business protection.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Regulation is ‘speeding up’ for private markets adoption
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Regulation is ‘speeding up’ for private markets adoption
Getting people investing in private markets will rely on the correct regulation being in place, according to Liam Healy, CEO of FE Fundinfo.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Regulation is ‘speeding up’ for private markets adoption
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Regulation is ‘speeding up’ for private markets adoption
Getting people investing in private markets will rely on the correct regulation being in place, according to Liam Healy, CEO of FE Fundinfo.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Regulation is ‘speeding up’ for private markets adoption
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Regulation is ‘speeding up’ for private markets adoption
Getting people investing in private markets will rely on the correct regulation being in place, according to Liam Healy, CEO of FE Fundinfo.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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TPR urges trustees to engage with VFM framework
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TPR urges trustees to engage with VFM framework
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has called on pension scheme trustees and providers to engage with the Value for Money consultation.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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TPR urges trustees to engage with VFM framework
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TPR urges trustees to engage with VFM framework
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has called on pension scheme trustees and providers to engage with the Value for Money consultation.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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TPR urges trustees to engage with VFM framework
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TPR urges trustees to engage with VFM framework
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has called on pension scheme trustees and providers to engage with the Value for Money consultation.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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PRA: we’ve asked banks to ‘up their game’ on climate risks
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PRA: we’ve asked banks to ‘up their game’ on climate risks
The Prudential Regulation Authority will not broaden its approach to climate risks in its work, the government’s Treasury committee heard this week (January 21).
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January 23, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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PRA: we’ve asked banks to ‘up their game’ on climate risks
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PRA: we’ve asked banks to ‘up their game’ on climate risks
The Prudential Regulation Authority will not broaden its approach to climate risks in its work, the government’s Treasury committee heard this week (January 21).
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January 23, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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PRA: we’ve asked banks to ‘up their game’ on climate risks
https://www.ftadviser.com/content/3cbcd9a9-456e-4c6b-97ef-7271c6e5783a
PRA: we’ve asked banks to ‘up their game’ on climate risks
The Prudential Regulation Authority will not broaden its approach to climate risks in its work, the government’s Treasury committee heard this week (January 21).
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January 23, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Lingering uncertainty could be ‘massive opportunity’ for advisers
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Lingering uncertainty could be ‘massive opportunity’ for advisers
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January 23, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Lingering uncertainty could be ‘massive opportunity’ for advisers
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Lingering uncertainty could be ‘massive opportunity’ for advisers
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January 23, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Lingering uncertainty could be ‘massive opportunity’ for advisers
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Lingering uncertainty could be ‘massive opportunity’ for advisers
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January 23, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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‘Industry would benefit from more employed training opportunities’
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‘Industry would benefit from more employed training opportunities’
Having employed training opportunities and shouting about the flexible a career in advice can bring could help attract more women to the profession, according to Christina Mark, an independent financial adviser at Ascot Lloyd.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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‘Industry would benefit from more employed training opportunities’
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‘Industry would benefit from more employed training opportunities’
Having employed training opportunities and shouting about the flexible a career in advice can bring could help attract more women to the profession, according to Christina Mark, an independent financial adviser at Ascot Lloyd.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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‘Industry would benefit from more employed training opportunities’
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‘Industry would benefit from more employed training opportunities’
Having employed training opportunities and shouting about the flexible a career in advice can bring could help attract more women to the profession, according to Christina Mark, an independent financial adviser at Ascot Lloyd.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Pension tax relief bill jumps £11bn in 5 years
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Pension tax relief bill jumps £11bn in 5 years
The bill for pension tax relief has jumped by £11bn in the past five years.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Pension tax relief bill jumps £11bn in 5 years
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Pension tax relief bill jumps £11bn in 5 years
The bill for pension tax relief has jumped by £11bn in the past five years.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Pension tax relief bill jumps £11bn in 5 years
https://www.ftadviser.com/content/20fa8859-3f16-4d14-9e10-bb409122c823
Pension tax relief bill jumps £11bn in 5 years
The bill for pension tax relief has jumped by £11bn in the past five years.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Inside Aberdeen’s £21.4bn investment trust business
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Inside Aberdeen’s £21.4bn investment trust business
The drive for scale in the investment trust market does not go away, according to Christian Pittard, head of closed end funds at Aberdeen, who explained why the firm merged two of its trusts.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Inside Aberdeen’s £21.4bn investment trust business
https://www.ftadviser.com/content/e03f2b33-392b-4943-b10a-e208753d3433
Inside Aberdeen’s £21.4bn investment trust business
The drive for scale in the investment trust market does not go away, according to Christian Pittard, head of closed end funds at Aberdeen, who explained why the firm merged two of its trusts.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Inside Aberdeen’s £21.4bn investment trust business
https://www.ftadviser.com/content/e03f2b33-392b-4943-b10a-e208753d3433
Inside Aberdeen’s £21.4bn investment trust business
The drive for scale in the investment trust market does not go away, according to Christian Pittard, head of closed end funds at Aberdeen, who explained why the firm merged two of its trusts.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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100 MPs join forces to call for Waspi compensation
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100 MPs join forces to call for Waspi compensation
One hundred MPs have joined forces to demand compensation for Waspi women ahead of an update from ministers that was promised next month.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM