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The act of buying something such as a share in a company or other financial instrument with the hope of it increasing in value.

Understanding the True Value of Corporate Insurance

Read this article from the PIMFA Journal #33 by Dominic Pilgrim at Consilium about why insurance is a strategic tool designed to protect your business when the unexpected happens.

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Published: April 28, 2026

The Wealth and Asset Management Operating Model Can’t Keep Up

Read this article from the PIMFA Journal #33 by Richard Doherty and Sumit Johri at Publicis Sapient about the traditional playbook built on manual processes, siloed business and technology functions, and relationship-driven models is no longer sufficient.

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Published: April 28, 2026

The UK’s Retail Investing Revolution Is Just Getting Started

Read this article from the PIMFA Journal #33 by Will Fenna at the London Stock Exchange Group about the UK retail investing revolution.

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Published: April 28, 2026

Mind the Gap! Bridging Public and Private Markets in the UK

Read this article from the PIMFA Journal #33 by Joshua McAlpine at Morningstar about the convergence of public and private markets in the investment industry

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Published: April 28, 2026

Lockton Autumn Budget 2025 – Key Impacts for UK Employers

Read this article from the PIMFA Journal #33 by Jeff Fox, Mark Hathaway and Stewart Waddy, at Lockton about the autumn budget and the key impacts for employers.

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Published: April 28, 2026

Is Your Investment Technology Ready for the Next Lap of Innovation?

Read this article from the PIMFA Journal #33 by Martyn Evans at Altus Consulting about investing in the right technology for your firm

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Published: April 28, 2026

PIMFA Key Successes Overview 2025/26

Read the overview of how we are continuing to deliver meaningful change and value. Looking at our successes over the last year in Policy and Advocacy and Regulation and Compliance, with an overview of PIMFA Groups, Event Highlights and Awards.

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Published: March 27, 2026

PIMFA Key Successes 2025/26

Read how we are continuing to deliver meaningful change and value. Looking at our successes over the last year in Policy and Advocacy and Regulation and Compliance, with an overview of PIMFA Groups, Event Highlights and Awards.

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Published: March 27, 2026

PIMFA Queries Compendium

This Queries Compendium represents PIMFA’s first publication bringing together a selection of the queries raised by our member firms over the past two years. The queries encompass a wide range of regulatory and operational topics, and we have included those that remain most pertinent and of continuing value to our membership.

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Published: February 2, 2026

PIMFA Journal #32

Read here the PIMFA Journal #32, featuring nine articles of thought leadership on a current industry topic of interest from PIMFA Associate members, looking at topics such as AI, Innovation, Non-Financial Misconduct, Appointed Representative risk/insurance, Targeted Support, Cyber Threats Facing UK Financial Firms, Insurer & Underwriter Attitudes on IFA Firms Advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT) Products, Going Beyond Index Data and What Better Data Could Do For You

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Published: October 21, 2025

Top rates currently available on the Insignis Cash Solution Platform

Discover page two of the PIMFA Autumn Journal 2022, highlighting "Capitalising On A Rising Interest Rate Environment" and top rates from Insignis Cash Solutions

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Published: September 25, 2025

Royal London: A passing fad or permanent future?

Discover Royal London's report on responsible investment, addressing consumer concerns, adviser responsibilities, costs, and future scenarios in this evolving landscape

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Published: September 25, 2025

PIMFA Under 40 Leadership Committee Report 2023 (December 2023)

Discover our 2023 Under 40 Leadership Committee report addressing accessibility for female clients, inheritance openness, the role of finfluencers, and financial planning trends

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Published: September 25, 2025

Journal #28

Discover here the PIMFA Journal #28 with articles from our members

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Published: September 25, 2025

Back of Envelope 2024

Read here the PIMFA Back of the Envelope Analysis, outlining the activities of PIMFA staff and other costs across various headings required to run PIMFA to successfully deliver on our strategic objectives and provide membership value

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Published: September 25, 2025
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