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3 weeks ago | 
inkl.com | Brian Byrnes
Getting on top of your finances will reduce your day to day anxiety - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)For many, money is a constant source of anxiety. This is especially so given the current economic climate marked by a cost-of-living crisis, inflation, and increasing bills. A lack of financial literacy can also be a barrier to making the most of one's finances. From budgeting to choosing the right savings account and understanding investment options - it is important to make your money work.
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1 month ago | 
csfd.cz | Brian Byrnes
Danny Boy, the Interview, the New Hire and the Hanging Chad
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1 month ago | 
csfd.cz | Brian Byrnes
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2 months ago | 
scotsman.com | Brian Byrnes
Brian Byrnes, head of personal finance at Moneybox, on changing Scottish attitudes to investment Driving a cultural shift in attitudes towards investment for UK citizens has been a clear priority for the government since coming to power last year, and it has been a priority for the Financial Conduct Authority for even longer.
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2 months ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Brian Byrnes |Darius McQuaid |Darius McDermott
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has not announced any changes to the Cash Isa in today’s (26 March) Spring Statement. However, Reeves has not ruled out reform later this year. Prior to the statement, there were rumours the chancellor could cut the maximum amount that people can put into them from £20,000 a year to £4,000.
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2 months ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Brian Byrnes |Tom Browne |Dan Cooper
FinCalc has announced a new integration with ZeroKey, enabling financial advisers to connect seamlessly with various financial platforms. The integration allows FinCalc users to transfer client data directly between FinCalc and other technology solutions without manual input, reducing duplication and improving efficiency. “At FinCalc, we are dedicated to enhancing efficiency and reducing friction for financial advisers,” said Jason Wykes, CEO of FinCalc.
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2 months ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Brian Byrnes |Kimberley Dondo |Momodou Musa Touray
Money Marketing’s Weekly Must-Reads: Top 10 StoriesThis week’s lineup brings you the most impactful stories shaping the financial advice landscape. Leading the headlines: Hargreaves Lansdown’s CFO announces departure following the firm’s takeover, and Phoenix Group positions itself as a key player in the UK retirement market, claiming it’s “fully equipped” to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
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2 months ago | 
citywire.com | Brian Byrnes |Daniel Grote |Victoria Bell |Jack Gilbert
Last month I went to parliament to tell MPs on the Treasury Committee what we at Moneybox think should happen to the lifetime ISA.
With one million young people signed up, Moneybox is one of the largest providers of the lifetime ISA. I appeared alongside six others, including money saving expert Martin Lewis and representatives from several other providers.
The Committee’s review of the product has been a long time coming.
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2 months ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Brian Byrnes |Dan Cooper |Momodou Musa Touray |Vicky Pearce
The Bank of England has opted for a “wait and see approach” after holding interest rates at 4.5% today (20 March). The bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted 8 to 1 in favour of the hold, with one dissenting member preferring to cut rates by 0.25% to 4.25%. Many analysts and advisers were expecting rates to be held prior to the announcement and said it came as little surprise.
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2 months ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Brian Byrnes |Darius McQuaid |Gillian Hepburn
Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Monday 17 March 2025. To get this in your inbox every morning click here. Chancellor to meet regulators to reduce red tape and boost growthA group of regulators have been summoned by chancellor Rachel Reeves to Downing Street today (17 March) to discuss a plan to cut red tape as part of the plan to kickstart economic growth. This plan also pledges to cut the administrative cost of regulation on business by a quarter.
