Jen Frost

1 week ago | professionaladviser.com | Jen Frost

Financial services experts expressed little surprise at the increase, which they predicted will become more pronounced in future years as last year's Autumn Budget policy announcements come into play and amid speculation around future gifting rule changes. Business and agricultural property relief changes are slated for April 2026, while chancellor Rachel Reeves has sought to bring pensions into scope of IHT from April 2027.

1 week ago | professionaladviser.com | Jen Frost

In a Monday (16 June) update, the lifeboat fund thanked clients of Nexus for their patience and set out that it is unable to confirm "exactly" when any specific claim will be paid. Nexus was placed under investigation by the FSCS in April 2023, after falling into administration in January of that year.

2 weeks ago | professionaladviser.com | Jen Frost

In this interview, Aviva head of retail adviser proposition Al Ward delves into how the award winning platform has prioritised improvements based on advisers needs and why it will continue to push for "customer clarity and fairness" in the market.

3 weeks ago | professionalpensions.com | Jen Frost

Become a Professional Pensions member One in three annuities buyers do not shop around Most unaware that health conditions can boost income 04 June 2025 • 2 min read Just Group (Just) analysis of the latest Financial Conduct Authority Financial Lives Survey data has demonstrated that a third (33%) of adults aged 50 plus who purchased an annuity in the last four years had not compared the products and prices of at least two providers. More than one third (35%) of the same group bought their...

3 weeks ago | professionaladviser.com | Jen Frost

More than one third (35%) of the same group bought their annuity from the same provider they used to save with, while a further 12% were unsure if they had done so. Given differing rates on offer in the guaranteed income for life market, Just stated that ‘zombie buyers', or those who do not shop around, could miss out on more than £400 a year. Annuities buyers may benefit from a personalised rate and higher income from their annuity dependent on certain health and lifestyle factors.