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For those whose work involves helping clients plan for their financial future, how much difference will it make who wins the election? My short answer – as a reformed ex-politician – is ‘much less than you might think’.

Many women are unaware they possess qualities that lend themselves to the role of financial adviser

16 Leinster League, Division1, Round 7 Portlaoise 22 Edenderry 12 THE Provincial Towns Cup tension was in the air as Portlaoise U/16…

A stronger focus on improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is key. Why? Diversity in teams equates to diversity of thought and experience.

The primacy of passive funds is changing the behaviour of markets, which matters even if the chances of it breaking your model remain small.

Although three-quarters of advisers believe it is important to create relationships with their clients’ children, very few have focused on securing intergenerational wealth

I see huge opportunity to build on the success we saw last year with income protection activity. Annual premium income grew for IP, according to Gen Re’s Protection Pulse data, and we saw an increased focus among advisers and insurers, which was encouraging.

Certain trends run through our coverage like the centre of a stick of rock

The logic for simplification is irrefutable. The UK continues to face a savings crisis, with millions of people putting too little aside to fund a decent standard of living in retirement.

Pension freedoms defined the last decade; we need a long-term savings and investments commission to define the next.