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4 weeks ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Kimberley Dondo |Momodou Musa Touray |Darius McQuaid |Daniel Simpson

Money Marketing’s Weekly Must-Reads: Top 10 StoriesThis week’s top stories highlight key developments in the financial advice sector. Headlining the list: the FCA suspends Hargreaves Lansdown shares from trading, and advisers react with relief as Reeves leaves Cash ISAs unchanged. FCA suspends Hargreaves Lansdown shares from tradingThe FCA suspended Hargreaves Lansdown shares from trading ahead of its delisting from the London Stock Exchange on 25 March.

4 weeks ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Momodou Musa Touray |Daniel Simpson |Phil Bray

Investment manager Marlborough has taken a minority stake in London-based IFA First Wealth to support its growth strategy. First Wealth employs 25 staff, including eight financial planners, and manages approximately £480m of assets for around 600 clients and their families. Its clients are primarily business owners and entrepreneurs based in the capital and across the South East.

1 month ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Dan Cooper |Daniel Simpson |Kimberley Dondo |Momodou Musa Touray

Frankie Dettori has arguably been the most famous name in British horse racing for the past couple of decades. The enigmatic Italian has ridden over 3,000 winners – including all seven in one day at Ascot in 1996 – in a glittering 35-year career that has gained him adulation from millions of fans around the globe. In much the same way Ronnie O’Sullivan has done for snooker, Dettori’s big personality has undoubtedly raised the profile of the sport and made it all the more exciting to watch.

1 month ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Momodou Musa Touray |Daniel Simpson |Kevin Carr

The Exeter has seen a huge rise in appointments on its member benefits app, HealthWise. The UK health and life insurer said it is experiencing a record increase in usage as more members engagement with the platform. An estimated 10,356 specialist appointments were booked through HealthWise in 2024, an increase of 175% from 2023. The data also shows downloads of the app more than doubled year-on-year, to 14,763 in 2024.

1 month ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Kimberley Dondo |Tom Browne |Daniel Simpson

View more on these topicsAdvisers Podcast The financial advice profession faces a talent gap, but initiatives like We Are Change are working to close it. In this episode, Tom Ham (Calton Group) and Hayley Rabbets (The Verve Foundation) discuss how their partnership breaks down barriers, nurtures new talent, and makes financial services more accessible. They share insights on creating a more diverse and innovative industry from technical training to real-world client skills.