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New data: 1 in 3 of UK workers would take a pay cut to fix their commute – can HR afford to ignore it?
In line with Cycle to Work Day 2025, new research from BHN Extras reveals just how far UK employees are willing to go for a…
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Review of parental leave welcomed as number of men claiming Statutory Paternity Pay lower than it was ten years ago
A review of parental leave is overdue says Littler the leading specialist employment law firm, which says that low levels of paternity…
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New research reveals IFAs and wealth managers plan to boost client exposure to private markets
IFAs and wealth managers plan to increase their clients’ exposure to private markets, research commissioned by Wealth Club reveals. Wealth Club, the…
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British Business Bank launches new Emerging Female Investor Office Hours initiative
The British Business Bank has announced a new Open Office Hours initiative for emerging or potential female investors considering making an application…
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Gen Z is miles ahead on AI: Employers risk falling behind without action
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace at unprecedented speed, new insights from Instant Offices suggest that Gen Z employees are already embracing AI tools…
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UK companies slash borrowings in strategic shift towards resilience
Smaller firms lead the way as debt levels drop across major sectors, according to new data from Opus Business Advisory. UK businesses…
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Nearly 1 in 5 people in the UK die before retirement age – Why writing a Will early is essential
New data reveals 18% of people in the UK die before the state retirement age of 67* – the national retirement age…
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New research from the IA finds younger generations breaking the taboo on money conversations
Money is a taboo topic for many across the UK, with Brits more likely to discuss politics and current affairs (50%) than…
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CISI Chartered Fellow Robert Hughes-Penney elected as Sheriff of the City of London
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to congratulate Robert Hughes-Penney Chartered FCSI on his election as Sheriff of…
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One in ten company directors in the UK now working past state retirement age of 67
620,000 company directors in the UK are now aged 67, the state retirement age, or older**, shows research by Bowmore Financial Planning.…
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Finisterre’s Damien Buchet: What’s not to like about EM Debt these days?
2 months after the US triggered the worst global tariff hit in a century, followed by a spectacular climb down on US-China…
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Female-led companies borrow less, and it’s costing them growth, says Swoop CEO
An eye-opening new report1 from Swoop Funding has uncovered a striking gender disparity in UK business debt. Despite the growing number of female entrepreneurs, the…
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Foster Denovo appoints W1M to manage the Sequel Growth Target Return Fund
Foster Denovo has appointed W1M, formally Waverton Investment Management, to manage its Sequel Growth Target Return fund. The private wealth and corporate…
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BlackRock: Alpha reimagined – how big data, AI and the human element can combine to deliver consistent alpha
BlackRock today published new research on the role of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) in investing, and how it can deliver…
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Richer ageing population fuels rising demand for tailored investment support
A growing number of people with larger sums to invest is driving demand for bespoke investment management services, according to new research*…
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26% of UK firms at risk of breaching upcoming corporate fraud offence
More than a quarter of 2,000 UK firms will be in direct breach of the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ corporate offence,…
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CCLA: UK-listed companies step up on mental health, but half still fail to deliver
UK companies are increasingly taking action on workplace mental health, following pressure from investors managing $10.2 trillion (£7.7 trillion) in assets. But…
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Global Citizen Solutions unveils landmark briefing on global wealth mobility
Global Citizen Solutions, a data-driven consultancy in global mobility and investment migration, has published a new intelligence briefing titled “The Power of Global…
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How companies can vet candidates in the age of AI applications
New data reveals 67% of workers believe they have worked alongside someone who lied to land a role – with AI making…
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Stephens’ Hugh Elwes reveals how M&A will transform the asset management industry in 2025
The asset management industry is in the midst of a significant transformation. Fee pressure, regulatory demands, and technological shifts are reshaping the…
