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What the Post-Budget Tax Landscape Means for UK Investors in 2026

News Team — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:34:39 +0000

The Autumn Budget has reshaped parts of the financial environment for private investors and the effects of those measures will be felt more clearly as we move into 2026. While the Budget did not introduce dramatic structural changes, it confirmed a direction that prioritises tax revenue, increased regulatory stability and a more cautious fiscal stance. [...]

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Why SMEs Are Turning to Advisory-Led Accounting Services

News Team — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:39:20 +0000

Small and medium-sized businesses are facing a reality that looks drastically different from even five years ago. Markets move faster. Regulations shift more frequently. Customer expectations evolve month to month. And the financial decisions that once felt routine now carry higher stakes. In this environment, the old model of accounting where businesses simply send documents [...]

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Stop Commingling Funds: 3 Accounting Errors Hurting Your Business

News Team — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:27:28 +0000

Many small business owners handle their own bookkeeping initially, and while their intentions are good and it makes a lot of sense, several common accounting errors can quietly accumulate, leading to major tax headaches or inaccurate financial reporting later on. You want to avoid these mistakes at all costs, as they can be harmful in [...]

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Most Financial Firms Still Behind on New UK Payment Safeguarding Standards, Survey Shows

News Team — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:39:21 +0000

With the implementation of new UK payment safeguarding rules now just six months away, more than three-quarters of financial institutions have yet to progress beyond the early stages of preparation. From 8 May 2026, payment and e-money institutions will be required to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) updated safeguarding framework, shifting expectations from [...]

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Top Loan Origination Platforms in 2025

News Team — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:13:09 +0000

Writing about loan origination platforms is not an easy task, nor is reading about them. There is so much information to cover and uncover, and it can feel quite overwhelming to process, to say the least. But what’s even harder is to ensure that all the information presented is accurate and fact-checked, since any minor [...]

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Why the Silver Maple Leaf Remains a Strategic Choice for Investors

News Team — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:54:11 +0000

In a financial landscape shaped by inflationary pressure, market volatility, and global economic shifts, many individuals seek resilient assets capable of preserving long-term value. Among the most respected options in the precious-metals market, investors increasingly choose to buy silver maple leaf. This coin has earned a strong reputation for purity, recognizability, and intrinsic worth, characteristics [...]

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How to Effectively Manage your Debts

News Team — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:02:33 +0000

It’s not uncommon for people to have multiple debts and lines of credit at some point in their lives. Whether it’s credit cards, loans, car finance or bills, or a combination, the pressure on your finances can really start to add up. But don’t worry – tackling your debts doesn’t have to be complicated. Taking [...]

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Bank of Japan’s Policy Surprise Spurs Yen Volatility Strategies

News Team — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:27:12 +0000

The yen is once again at the forefront of international financial debates due to the Bank of Japan’s most recent policy change. The bank’s reputation for upholding one of the world’s most accommodating monetary systems has influenced traders’ perceptions of Japanese currency for many years. But the abrupt shift in focus led to sharp market [...]

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Agency Banking vs. Traditional Banking: Benefits for Financial Institutions

Globe PR Wire — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:26:25 +0000

Imagine you’re running a financial institution that wants to expand its reach. You’ve built trust over the years, but maintaining or establishing physical branches everywhere feels expensive and slow. Now, picture an agent representing your bank in a remote village, who helps your customers deposit money, make transfers, and even pay bills instantly. No [...]

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Ireland marks deepening UK–Ireland fintech ties with market opening at London Stock Exchange

News Team — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:21:47 +0000

Irish Minister for Financial Services Robert Troy has opened trading at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), becoming the first Irish government minister to do so and marking Ireland Day, a celebration of the strengthening innovation partnership between the UK and Ireland’s financial services sectors. The event, hosted by Enterprise Ireland – the Irish government’s trade [...]

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