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Ascot Lloyd signs deal with BlackRock for £2.8bn investment arm
The deal is the latest in a string of asset managers securing exclusive partnerships with large UK advice firms
CII awards chartered status to 11 firms in H1 2026
The latest wave of accreditations comes as the professional body begins a phased rollout of stricter rules for the gold-standard designation
International wealth insurance sales surge 46% to hit £53bn
The surge is being driven by an expanding globally mobile, high net worth population seeking cross-border wealth and succession planning solutions
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Why gold belongs in clients’ conversations, but not necessarily their portfolios
Now is the right moment for advisers to have an honest conversation, says Sam Instone of AES
FCA reporting overhaul to save financial firms £100m a year
The reforms are designed to reduce duplicative and low-value reporting while maintaining data quality