March 13, 2026

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Stock Brokers

Coinbase trading in equities, ETFs as it broadens product line beyond crypto

Coinbase (COIN) opened stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading to all U.S. customers, expanding beyond digital assets as part of its plan to become an “everything exchange.” The roll-out allows users to buy and sell U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs on the same platform they use for crypto. Trading runs 24 hours a day, five days

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Wealth Management

Oura thinks its new AI can do what ChatGPT can’t for women’s health

Oura is doubling down on its ambitions to become more than a passive health tracker. The smart ring company has announced its first proprietary large language model (LLM), built specifically for women’s health, which will roll out for testing inside Oura Labs this week. The new model powers an upgraded version of Oura Advisor, the

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Energy

Everything we know ahead of Ofgem price cap announcement as energy bills to drop

Everything we know ahead of Ofgem price cap announcement as energy bills to drop – Manchester Evening News Need to know Ofgem will announce the new energy price cap from April 1 on Wednesday morning Energy bills will drop significantly from April, according to the latest predictions (Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) What

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Tax

Martin Lewis on how to increase tax-free HMRC allowance to £18,570

Here’s what you need to know. The £12,570 HMRC Personal Allowance In this post on his website, which shares the segment from his TV show, Lewis says the first rule is the one “most people need to know about”. “So there are three things most people need to know about. The first is the main

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Wealth Management

april Launches Integrated Tax Platform for Wealth Managers

Embedded AI tax platform april has launched a new integrated tax platform built specifically for wealth management and advisory firms. The platform purports to give advisors a real-time view into client tax workflows, documents and insights while enabling a more efficient filing process. “Advisory firms are looking for ways to deliver high-quality tax analysis without building

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Wealth Management

Wealth managers back AI but client trust is decreasing

Client trust in artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be declining despite wealth managers remaining positive about the technology, according to new research from Avaloq. Avaloq’s study found that two fifths (40%) believe clients will never trust the use of AI in investment advice, an increase from 24% in 2024. The picture is similar when it

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Energy

Ofgem energy price cap set to fall sharply – everything you need to know

The vast majority of households will see energy bills fall from April 1 – with some enjoying much bigger savings than others Regulator Ofgem is expected to bring relief for households left fearful of putting the heating on(Image: Getty Images) Millions of households will find out on Wednesday just how much their energy bills will

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Tax

Bonus salary sacrifice could boost pension pot and cut your tax bill

Workers receiving a bonus this year could boost their pension by thousands of pounds by using bonus sacrifice – but a planned rule change in 2029 means the current National Insurance savings will not last forever. Workers receiving a bonus this year could boost their pension by thousands of pounds by using bonus sacrifice. Hargreaves

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Energy

Energy giants unite in bid to create major job-creating hydrogen network in the Humber region

‘Now is the time for the Government to unlock the region’s potential and re-energise the Humber’ An aerial Image of the Aldbrough Gas Storage facility in East Yorkshire. The facility is jointly operated by SSE Thermal and Equinox.(Image: Stuart Nicol Photography/SSE Thermal) Four energy giants have joined forces to launch a bid to develop the

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Insurance

FCA to simplify insurance regulation as it looks to raise standards

The Financial Conduct Authority will prioritise simplifying regulation in the insurance market this year as it looks to improve consumer understanding. The report, Regulatory Priorities — Insurance, outlined the FCA has identified four priorities for the insurance market over 2026 including simplifying its rules to strike the right balance between growth and consumer outcomes. To

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