Three of the top robo-advisers for Stocks and Shares ISAs March 26, 2025 Robo-advisers are growing in popularity as a way for hands-off investors to have their portfolio managed at lower costs. These financial robots are aimed at ISA and non-ISA investment customers, though not all robo-adviser firms offer a full range of ISA options. A robo-adviser uses algorithms that analyse investors’ answers to pre-set questions, then suggests [...]
Reeves urged to drive financial literacy in Spring Statement March 25, 2025 In what will be a busy week for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has been urged to not forget the importance of improving financial literacy in her Spring Statement. Jordan Sinclair, the president of financial services firm Robinhood UK, told City AM the UK has “the ingredients in order to improve” but now was the time [...]
The Spring Statement is an opportunity to secure the UK’s economic future March 17, 2025 The Chancellor should prioritise pension reform, enhanced use of digital verification and attracting FDI to kick start growth in the Spring Statement, says Chris Hayward The Chancellor has vowed to kick-start the economy, and the upcoming Spring Statement will be key to making that happen. The source of growth is right here in the City, [...]
ISA reforms? Nobody even knows the current rules March 11, 2025 ISA changes could well be welcome, but we shouldn't underestimate how long new rules take to filter through, writes Claire Exley.
Three ways to restore confidence in UK public markets March 3, 2025 To reignite confidence in our public markets, we need domestic reforms that increase liquidity, foster investor confidence, and provide more avenues for capital flow, says Alastair King As Lord Mayor I have the privilege of traveling the world promoting London as a global financial powerhouse. Liberalised trade opens doors for stronger partnerships, smoother business, and [...]
Getting Brits to invest will take more than tweaking ISAs February 25, 2025 Rachel Reeves is considering reducing the tax-free limit on cash ISAs to encourage people to invest in stock and shares, but she should go even further, says Emma Revell It is one of the most popular and best understood savings tools available for Brits, but there could be a big shake up coming for the [...]
Cash ISAs: Will Rachel Reeves bring in a ‘tax on savings’? February 24, 2025 The financial industry has split over whether Chancellor Rachel Reeves should be cracking down on cash ISAs to encourage investment. While Reeves has ruled out scrapping cash ISAs completely, the Treasury is currently mulling whether to bring the limit for them down to just £4,000 a year. Currently, investors have a tax-free allowance of £20,000 [...]
A guide to ISAs: The different options for savers February 24, 2025 An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a tax-efficient way to save or invest. It allows you to earn interest or returns without paying income or capital gains tax. There are five different types of ISAs to suit various financial goals. Understanding the different options will help you choose the right one for your needs. 1. [...]
Galentine’s craze spotlights an unmined market: Singles wanting fun February 19, 2025 Hospitality's embrace of Galentine's shows welcome goodwill towards financially punished singles, writes Susannah Streeter.
Exclusive: Investment platforms flouting tax rules on ISA stocks February 6, 2025 Almost all UK investment platforms have been breaking HMRC rules by allowing stocks ineligible for tax relief to be put in ISAs, a City AM investigation has revealed. AJ Bell, Fidelity, Interactive Investor and many others have been allowing stocks that should not get tax-free status to be added to ISA portfolios, meaning capital gains [...]