Laura is an award-winning freelance financial journalist and is associate editor of International Adviser, managing news output on the website. She was named Headline Money's Journalist of the Year 2025. Laura can be contacted on [email protected].
Latest news | 19 Mar 26
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% as increases now expected later this year
The UK’s base rate had been predicted to gradually come down over the course of 2026, but the war in Iran has shifted expectations
Inheritance tax on pensions gets the final green light despite industry pushback
From April 2027, pensions will form part of someone’s estate for IHT purposes when they die
Exclusive: IFGL acquires Octium Group in strategic European expansion
CEO Rob Allen says having a presence in Ireland will differentiate IFGL from all other life groups
ASIC relaunches financial guidance website to offer free alternative to advice
It comes as new research shows many young people in Australia are turning to social media for financial advice
Uncategorised | 17 Mar 26
People moves: Aberdeen Adviser, Paradigm Norton, Stonehage Fleming
This week includes a major announcement from Aberdeen’s adviser business and a high-profile appointment for Paradigm Norton