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Seven in 10 say VAT cut won’t ease cost of living pressures, poll finds
The Government plans to remove the 5% VAT charged on household electricity bills from 1st October 2026 for six months.
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Quarter of Britons worried about finances as advice gap persists, research finds
A quarter of UK adults say they are worried about their finances as economic growth forecasts are downgraded, while many who recognise they need advice have yet to seek it, according to Opinium research.
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Budget speculation prompts pension withdrawals and asset shifts, IFAs report
Three in five IFAs (58%) said clients have withdrawn money from pension lump sums amid speculation that the Chancellor may reform pension tax relief.
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Two in five IFAs expect Advice Guidance Boundary Review to boost service demand
Two in five (40%) IFAs thought that easier access to personalised advice will lead more people to seek advice from them or their firm.
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Only 5% of IFAs see cryptocurrency as an opportunity for investors – Opinium
Research found that among advisers with a negative view, 42% said they did not trust cryptocurrencies and 34% did not think it was safe.
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19% of IFAs expect increase in clients moving investments to cash savings – Opinium
This is due to increased volatility within the market, with levels of uncertainty running high across the global economy.
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One in four young adults more likely to buy life insurance due to Trump-Russia tensions
The survey, carried out by Opinium conducted for Carr Consulting & Communications, examined how political instability can influence financial decisions.
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IFAs increasingly concerned about tax changes following Autumn Budget
Over a third (35%) of IFAs listed tax changes as one of the biggest challenges they’re facing at the moment.
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IFA acquisitions show steady growth in 2024
9% of firms acquired other businesses as of December 2024.
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Nearly one in four IFAs plan to implement AI into client services in next 12 months
Research revealed that IFAs currently feel divided as to whether AI will help or hinder their business and the industry.
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79% of IFAs dissatisfied with Labour Budget – Opinium
Despite 82% of IFAs anticipating the proposals outlined in the Budget, nearly a fifth (19%) did not expect the announcements made.
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Two in five IFAs predict economic downturn in next 12 months
12% of independent financial advisers (IFAs) anticipate their business will be in a worse state over the coming year