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Drop in UK unemployment isn’t all it seems

Instead, the details reveal the drop in the jobless rate is pretty much solely down to a rise in “economic inactivity” – that is, people neither in work nor actively seeking it.

Skills shortages risk stalling mid-market growth

This suggests the challenge is systemic rather than confined to specific regional economies.

PPI expands lost pensions 2026 survey to include DB providers

In addition to its DB scheme expansion, the PPI will also explore underlying factors behind lost pensions and the impact on policy and savers’ outcomes.

EY named a Leader in The Forrester Wave for OCM Services

Forrester also notes that EY’s simplified structure means customers can expect more integrated service offerings.

Fitch Rates CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe) 'A+'; Outlook Stable

The Stable Outlook on the Long-Term IDR mirrors that on CACIB's Long-Term IDR.

New NextWealth Guide released today shows how the Centralised Retirement Proposition (CRP) for advisers has become a Consistent Retirement Playbook

These findings suggest that many firms already operate a Consistent Retirement Playbook, even if it is not formally labelled as such.

Men in UK financial services earn £40,000 more than female colleagues

In terms of working hours, men work an average of 48.27 per week versus 46.75 for women, translating into hourly earnings of £68.66 and £54.78.

How leaders can aim for success as private markets change the rules

As private capital moves into retail channels, liquidity design and operating resilience will determine scale and survival.

Bank of England Examines How Global Financial and Lending Strategies Impact UK Economy

The insights shared by the Bank of England explain that advances in big data, artificial intelligence and online platforms have sharply reduced the cost of changing prices.

Blevins Franks: Net closing in on undeclared assets

Clients and their advisers are facing the strictest financial scrutiny seen in Blevins Franks’ 50-year history, writes head of wealth structuring David Morley

Italy Tightens Pension Controls Abroad While Dangling a 4% Tax for Returning Retirees

The 2025–2026 verification cycle signals tighter administrative scrutiny of Italy's €1.75 billion cross-border pension footprint.

Pension providers ‘need new ways to connect’ with younger savers

This, People’s Pension suggests, means traditional approaches are failing to resonate with those at the start of their savings journey.

Unite posts tougher quarter and disposals gather pace

Operational challenges are also set to continue at Unite.

Majority of UK homeowners don’t understand what IP covers

With more than 4.3 million people now self-employed in the UK, this confusion risks excluding a substantial, and often more financially exposed, group from considering protection at all.

BNP Paribas has been accelerating its support to the defence sector in 2025, with an additional €6.5 billion in investments and €2 billion in financing

BNP Paribas delivered on the commitment it made in March 2025 to expand its support for the ecosystem of large-, mid- and small-cap companies working to strengthen our collective security.

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