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Financial planning is not just for the wealthy

The truth is very different, and one of the biggest misconceptions about financial planning is that it is only for wealth people or high-net-worth individuals.

Fashion’s unpaid bill: the cost of the catwalk’s climate retreat

Fashion aside, they are also setting the reputational tone – at a time when the industry remains under scrutiny for its environmental impact.

Lloyds survey reveals 71% of UK FIs believe tokenisation will reshape financial services

This figure has doubled from 41% in 2025 to 71% now, and 64% plan to increase capital expenditure over the next 12 months.

Up to €40 million in loans for cultural and creative sector businesses in Brussels and Wallonia by 2029.

This portfolio guarantee operation aims to facilitate and amplify access to financing for businesses operating in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI).

Britain’s second richest person leaves for Monaco amid tax bite

The two brothers were second on the newspaper’s Rich List with a combined wealth of £28bn.

New research: the £42,000 retirement question

The generational divide is particularly pronounced.

Financial advice strongest predictor of retirement income satisfaction and preparedness for policy change

Retirees who receive financial advice are substantially more likely to engage with policy developments and adapt their financial plans where appropriate.

New horizons: the legal and commercial frontier of digital assets − speech by Sasha Mills

Given at Hogan Lovells and Global Digital Finance Digital Assets Summit

Why wealth management runs on relationships

For years, wealth management has been defined by scale. Banks expanded internationally, invested in specialist expertise and built increasingly sophisticated platforms to serve globally mobile clients.

Searching for signposts − speech by Alan Taylor

Given at the 2026 Dow Lecture, National Institute of Economic and Social Research

GDP rises 0.5% in second quarter, but growth remains hard won

While there have been some shoots emerging in recent months, they risk being cut down at an early stage should we see tax rises or other measures announced at the Budget.

2026 Entrepreneurs Study: Swiss family businesses are accelerating their technological transformation, but succession remains a key challenge

The 2026 edition highlights forward-looking entrepreneurs who are investing in technology and artificial intelligence

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Financial planning is not just for the wealthy

Fashion’s unpaid bill: the cost of the catwalk’s climate retreat

Lloyds survey reveals 71% of UK FIs believe tokenisation will reshape financial services

Up to €40 million in loans for cultural and creative sector businesses in Brussels and Wallonia by 2029.

Britain’s second richest person leaves for Monaco amid tax bite

New research: the £42,000 retirement question

Financial advice strongest predictor of retirement income satisfaction and preparedness for policy change

New horizons: the legal and commercial frontier of digital assets − speech by Sasha Mills

Why wealth management runs on relationships

Searching for signposts − speech by Alan Taylor

GDP rises 0.5% in second quarter, but growth remains hard won

2026 Entrepreneurs Study: Swiss family businesses are accelerating their technological transformation, but succession remains a key challenge

Consistent advice starts with a consistent standard of care

Half of Artemis youth scheme participants now working in or pursuing finance careers

Bank advisors remain (still) number one.

Wealthier entrepreneurs more likely to trust AI for investments

Resilient Regions could unlock stronger UK growth, Barclays says

The Budget and retirement resilience: building a plan that can withstand change

Charities warn of redundancies as rising costs outpace funding

AI Validation in Financial Institutions