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Interest in voluntary NI contributions rises ahead of expat rule changes
The changes introduced a new 10-year minimum UK residence or NI contribution requirement, up from three years
Tribunal upholds FCA ban and fine against fund manager and adviser
The tribunal agreed the FCA should impose penalties of £265,071 on Mr Burdett and £47,600 on Mr Goodchild
8AM Global launches capital-protected model portfolio for advisers
The five-year product offers investors full capital protection at maturity while providing exposure to potential returns of up to 40%
Chesnara acquires Scottish Widows Europe for €110m
The acquisition adds roughly €1.7bn of assets under administration and approximately 46,000 in-force policies to Chesnara
Canada Life’s international wealth arm reports 42% sales growth in 2025
Canada Life UK saw its sales growth jump 17% to £5.2bn, largely driven by ‘record sales’ within its international wealth business