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Fresh tariffs threats knock sentiment

The US President has ratcheted up his threats against Canada promising duties of 35% on imports. The UK economy contracted in May by 0.1%, with a drop in production the main culprit. Brent Crude has been trading higher, around $69 a barrel, as geopolitical concerns continue to swirl. BP warns its results will be hit by lower energy prices sparked by tariffs turmoil.
Posted on Friday Jul 11

FCA closes 1600 websites as it fights financial crime

The FCA’s annual report sets out how it has used data and technology to crack down on harm in financial services. Over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed or blocked in 2024 because of FCA action, as part of its fight against financial crime. The regulator also collaborated with big tech platforms, resulting in over 50 apps being removed from Google Play and the App Store. This has helped the regulator in its work to block fraud at source.
Posted on Friday Jul 11

FCA to modernise rules to unlock investment

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to review its client categorisation rules to unlock more opportunities for wealthy investors and support capital markets, driving economic growth.
Posted on Thursday Jul 10

Nvidia hits USD4tn as the boy crying tariffs warbles on

The FTSE 100 tip-toed higher again with another nudge towards the record it set last month says AJ Bell Head of Financial Analysis Danni Hewson.
Posted on Thursday Jul 10

US tariffs slow global economic and insurance premium growth

US tariffs affect global economic growth, which is forecast to slow to 2.3% in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024. Amid unstable policy environment and competitive pressures, both life and non-life insurers see decelerating premium growth. Tariffs impact to hit US motor physical damage hardest, but pockets of underwriting opportunity may emerge.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 9

EU savings and investments plans fall short without insurers

Insurance Europe welcomes the ambition of the EU’s Savings and Investment Union (SIU) to boost retail participation in capital markets. Insurance Europe, however, cautions that the European Commission’s latest plan to develop savings and investments ‘‘accounts’’ will fall short unless it includes insurers as product providers and insurance within its scope. This would help increase consumer choice, increase market competition and drive innovation.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 9

LMA launches Treasury and Investments Group

The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced the formation of its new Treasury & Investments Group (TIG), a strategic initiative reporting to the LMA Finance Committee and ultimately accountable to the LMA Board. With representation from 17 managing agents, TIG will serve as a dedicated forum for managing agents to collaborate with Lloyd’s on key developments shaping treasury and investment functions across the market. Membership of TIG is open to all managing agents.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 9

Counting your chickens by betting on your inheritance

A quarter of Gen Z (24%) say they’re not prioritising saving for retirement, expecting an inheritance to fund their later life. With inheritance pots under pressure from rising care costs, longer life spans, and planned upcoming tax changes, Standard Life shares ways to boost your financial future
Posted on Tuesday Jul 8

Higher volatility as Trump issues new tariff letters

European markets largely brush off fresh tariff fears. US stocks slide as tariff threats ramp up. Volatility index moves higher, but remains in check. Oil slips as OPEC+ hikes output.
Posted on Tuesday Jul 8

Barnett Waddingham acquires Risk Evolves

Barnett Waddingham (BW) have announced the acquisition of specialist risk advisory firm Risk Evolves, strengthening its Risk and Resilience offering and accelerating business growth.
Posted on Tuesday Jul 8

European and Asia Pacific M and A sector thrives

European dealmakers led the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector with a strong performance during the first half of 2025, according to latest research from WTW. Based on share price performance, European buyers outclassed companies not involved in M&A activities by an impressive +9.4pp (percentage points) for deals valued over $100 million during the last six months, reveals new data from WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM) (1).
Posted on Monday Jul 7

Trade worries rising as tariff deadline looms

The FTSE 100 falls in early trade as worries simmer over trade deadlines. Lower blanket tariffs are expected to be imposed as Trump runs out of time to do individual deals. US Congress passes the big, beautiful tax bill, but there are fears it could have ugly consequences for long-term government finances. UK government borrowing costs retreat further after a show of cabinet unity following Rachel Reeves’ appearance in parliament. Expectations of looming UK taxes rises see bets pile on for an interest rate cut in August.
Posted on Friday Jul 4

Athora to acquire Pension Insurance Corporation Group

Pension Insurance Corporation Group Limited ('PICG'), ultimate parent company of Pension Insurance Corporation plc ('PIC'), the specialist insurer of UK defined benefit pension schemes, today announces that Athora Holding Limited (“Athora”) has agreed to acquire PICG for approximately £5.7 billion. Athora is a leading pan-European savings and retirement services group with €76 billion of assets under management and administration, on behalf of 2.8 million policyholders.
Posted on Friday Jul 4

Investors fret at UK governments weakening fiscal position

Sterling falls sharply after UK Chancellor appeared visibly distressed in parliament. Government borrowing costs jump, but then retrace some moves following US data. Lower sterling helps lift multinationals on FTSE 100.
Posted on Thursday Jul 3

One year of Labour and market outlook sours as growth stalls

Comment from Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter on the first year of the Labour government: “One year into Labour’s time in office, market sentiment is shifting as the ramifications of a series of ideologically driven policy decisions begin to emerge.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 2

Fiduciary management state of play report

Quantum Advisory have published the latest results from its quarterly Fiduciary Management (FM) Dashboard.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 2

Targeted Support major step towards addressing support gap

Targeted Support is poised to play a pivotal role for potentially millions of non-advised individuals. Non-advised could be supported with at retirement decisions, saving adequately for retirement and investing ‘excess cash’. Key is getting final FCA rules right along with resolving questions over FOS and PECR treatment
Posted on Tuesday Jul 1

6 ways to get ahead of any potential tax rises

We’re a year on from Rachel Reeves becoming Chancellor. Political difficulties in cutting spending put tax back in the frame. 6 ways to get ahead of any potential tax rises in the autumn Budget.
Posted on Monday Jun 30

Comments on FCA proposals on navigating financial lives

Aviva, Just Group, Standard Life, Scottish Widows and the ABI comment on FCA proposals on navigating financial lives
Posted on Monday Jun 30

FCA proposals for millions to navigate their financial lives

Millions more people could get help navigating their financial lives with support on pensions and investments, under proposals announced today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Posted on Monday Jun 30

Royal London secures buyin with Milliken Industrials Pension

Buy-in deal is for £44 million and covers around 500 members. The trustees were advised by Barnett Waddingham and Eversheds Sutherland, Royal London was advised by Mayer Brown
Posted on Friday Jun 27

PIC completes 3 buyins with Baker Hughes

Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has concluded simultaneous buy-ins with three schemes sponsored by Baker Hughes (“the Company”): the Baker Hughes (UK) Pension Plan, the Brush Group Pension Scheme, and the Pipeline Integrity International (PII) Group Pension Scheme. The buy-ins cover liabilities of £900 million and secure the pensions of over 3,000 pensioners and dependants, and nearly 4,000 deferred members.

Posted on Thursday Jun 26

Consultation on climate related transition plan

Following the Government’s announcement of its consultation on climate-related transition plan requirements, Claire Jones, Partner & Head of Responsible Investment at LCP, shares her thoughts below.
Posted on Thursday Jun 26

Could your finances have a fallow year like Glastonbury

The Pyramid Stage is up, and the fringe events are beginning - but for the last time in two years, as Glastonbury has announced that 2026 will be a fallow year. While disappointing for music fans, next year is a chance for the Somerset fields (and around 210,000 festival lovers) to rest and recover – and Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, suggests considering a similar approach to your finances.
Posted on Wednesday Jun 25

Five hacks to generate GBP16K of tax free income

Households can bring in over £16,000 in tax-free income using these tax breaks. Couples where one is a non-taxpayer can benefit from full marriage allowance and £5,000 tax-free interest on cash savings. Rent-a-room and trading allowance offer up to £8,500 tax-free income. Tax-free childcare remains underused, despite 20% subsidy available to working parents
Posted on Wednesday Jun 25