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Govt’s CGT receipts fall by 8.4% in 2025


By Jack Gray

The government’s capital gains tax (CGT) receipts declined by 8.4 per cent in 2025, falling from £14.9bn to £13.6bn over the year, HMRC’s latest figures have shown


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Quilter experienced record quarterly net inflows in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising by 21 per cent to £2.4bn, its latest update has shown

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One in five advisers use sourcing platforms to improve client outcomes

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Number of signatories to The ACT List rises by 43% in 2025

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Wealth managers worry sector is ‘lagging behind’ on AI adoption

Wealth managers believe that artificial intelligence (AI) is important to the sector but have raised concerns that it is lagging behind other financial services in adopting the technology, according to MSCI

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Average financial planner salary hits record high; gender pay gap narrows

The average basic salary for a financial planner in the UK rose by 3 per cent to a record £80,129 in 2025, analysis from Paul Harper Search has shown

Wealth and Asset Management Awards 2026 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Wealth and Asset Management Awards 2026 has been announced, showcasing the firms and individuals that have excelled in the wealth and asset management sectors over the past 12 months

Treasury Committee warns current approach to AI risks ‘serious harm’

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) should swiftly review and reform the post-sale cost disclosures that come under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) rules, according to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC)

Tariff threats to prompt defensive mindset from investors amid volatility expectations

The threat of tariffs being placed on several European countries, including the UK, by the US administration is likely to shift markets and investors into a defensive mindset in anticipation of market volatility, industry experts have argued

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