There are “tentative signs” that the housing market in England and Wales is recovering from a months-long slowdown after uncertainty around the autumn budget and economic pressures, estate agents and surveyors have reported. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said its members were feeling more optimistic about the year ahead than at any time
The Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, says technology is a crucial factor in the implementation of the new tax laws. Adedeji made the statement on Wednesday during the inaugural convocation lecture at the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, in Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area, Oyo State, titled “The Role of Technology in Implementing Nigeria’s
Wealth management is evolving at a rapid pace. As digitalisation persists, AI is becoming more prevalent among wealth advisors to boost efficiency and enhance personalisation. The regulatory landscape is becoming more fragmented and complex, and alternative assets are on the rise. In what ways will the Great Wealth Transfer change the space? How is industry sentiment
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Shares in the UK’s largest wealth managers tumbled on Wednesday over concerns about potential disruption from a new AI-led investment tool. St James’s Place, Britain’s biggest wealth group, fell more than 13 per cent after US-based
• 63 per cent discount to net asset value • Net cash, deferred consideration and cash dividends exceed market capitalisation • Shares massively oversold Aim-traded financial services group Tavistock Investments (TAVI) is transforming itself into a fintech business following the acquisition of a 76.5 per cent stake in Lifetime Financial Management Intermediaries. Tavistock paid an
Heating remains the primary contributor to household energy costs Heating remains the primary contributor to household energy costs(Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images) As households continue to grapple with the financial impact of winter energy costs, new research indicates that the most significant savings can be achieved by preventing heat loss and altering the timing of
Three new providers have been added to the firm’s RBC Echelon platform, which connects clients with a curated network of specialty services and private wealth solutions MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 11, 2026 /CNW/ – RBC Wealth Management today announced the expansion of RBC Echelon, its premier platform for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, with the addition of three industry-leading lifestyle
State pension payments go up in line with the triple lock HMRC has clarified how tax on the state pension works(Image: Getty) HMRC has directed taxpayers to guidance explaining how tax on the state pension operates. According to information on the Government website, your tax code can be altered by the taxman if “you need
New research has identified the most effective ways households can cut their energy bills 12:02, 11 Feb 2026Updated 12:03, 11 Feb 2026 Heating remains the single biggest contributor to household energy costs(Image: Daisy-Daisy via Getty Images) As households continue to grapple with winter energy costs, new research indicates that the most significant savings come from
A four-day health alert for cold weather has been issued for central and northern England. It warns that vulnerable people could be at greater risk and possible “minor impacts” on health services due to increased demand. The alert from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) runs from Friday morning to Monday morning (13-16 February). The