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Solo female buyers on the rise, as first-time ownership lags – Mojo Mortgages
Over the past five years, the proportion of sole female applicants has increased by 14%, narrowing the historic gender gap in mortgage applications.
Gender Inequality
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Gender gap in mental health support highlights role of protection, says LV=
The insurer’s latest Claims Report showed a 61% year-on-year rise in demand for mental health support, including access to remote psychological services.
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LV= research highlights need for tailored financial advice to support women’s retirement planning
LV=’s latest Wealth and Wellbeing research shows more than half of UK women want greater confidence in their retirement planning, presenting an opportunity for advisers to better engage female clients.
Financial Advice
Gender wealth gap of £60k persists until age 70, research reveals
The Unbiased study, based on a survey of over 1,200 financial advice seekers, revealed that women, on average, possess £60,000 less in assets than men (£220,425 compared to £160,030).
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Gender financial advice gap narrows as issues remain – Unbiased
In a survey of over 1,000 people looking for advice, 69% of women said they had never spoken to a qualified adviser, compared to 64% of men.
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Women should be afforded more opportunities for advice in later life, says panel
At today's Equity Release Summit, a panel of experts shared their thoughts on the gender gap which exists within the later life market.
Commercial Finance
Study reveals high-street lenders are less likely to support women-led SMEs
New research from Bibby Financial Services uncovers a lending bias against women-led SMEs in the UK, pointing to a need for fairer financial practices.