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A woman has 42p in her pension pot for every £1 a man has

It comes as our latest data found that men have an average of £92,000 in their pension pots while women having only £39,000.

Consumers feel the pinch as inflation pressure ramps up

This ramps up pressure on the government to find some wins when it comes to economic growth and making the country feel like they are better off under this administration.

Europe's investment in defence: between ethics and strategy

Alongside the ReArm strategic initiative, defence is entering the ESG conversation.

What the Companies House u-turn reveals about the UK’s treatment of SMEs

New Companies House rules were set to see small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lose the right to abridged accounts from Spring 2027.

TSMC beats expectations as AI demand drives record profits

AI‑related demand continues to be the engine of growth, while non‑AI segments are beginning to recover more steadily.

Embracing reform and unlocking the growth potential of private banking and wealth management

Wealth management and financial advice are no exceptions.

Lazard UK CEO and Co-Head of European Financial Advisory Cyrus Kapadia named in Financial News’ list of Most Influential in European Finance 2025

The list features leaders shaping the European finance

Volatility sees almost all UK financial advisers readying strategy change – report

Nearly all advisers (92%) say clients are poised to make changes to their investment strategies if global market volatility persists in 2025

Sparrows Capital Comments on Rachel Reeves' Leeds Reforms

There has to be joined up thinking between government, regulators and the public

Pension Transfer Delays Put Trust at Risk, Says New PensionBee Report

PensionBee says pension switching has become an everyday necessity as more people change jobs and build up multiple pots, but the system hasn’t kept pace.

German inflation back to 2% in June

Final data confirmed moderation in inflation; monthly prices have decreased for food, clothes and oil prices while they were up for leisure and other goods.

UK economy slows for second month as GDP falls 0.1%

The fall in May 2025 was mainly driven by manufacturing output decreasing by 1 per cent.

UK’s top 1% of earners donate £52 a month to charities, research finds

Ahead of the summit, over 130 of the UK’s most prominent philanthropists signed a joint letter urging the government and wealth management sector to do more to boost HNW giving.

Fitch Upgrades Hauck Aufhaeuser Lampe Privatbank AG to 'A'; Outlook Stable

The rating action follows the finalised acquisition of 100% shares of HAL by ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (A/Stable) on 1 July 2025.

Luxury watches and high-end jewellery undergo sustainability transformation – Piaget leads the way

This success comes at a cost to the planet, however: globally, the luxury sector is responsible for 20% of industrial water pollution and 6% of greenhouse gas emissions

Nucleus launches Voice of the Adviser Survey: A profession caught between two worlds

The research was carried out over a three-week period from 29 May-19 June 2025 and reveals a profession at a pivotal moment – arguably caught between two worlds.

How to prepare the next generation for wealth

Providing for your family and ensuring they have access to better opportunities in life is crucial for many people.

Citi invests in HANetf to bolster ETF white-label services

The investment sees Citi join other institutional shareholders, including Elkstone, Point72 Ventures, and ThirdStream Partners.

Wealth planning: a €15trn opportunity

Among survey respondents who have not yet retired

The £350 Billion a Year Lost to Corruption, Tax Dodging and Crime Every Year in the UK

As ministers search for cuts, a new parliamentary report reveals the hundreds of billions of pounds that could be clawed back into the UK’s flagging economy

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