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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 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

New City of London Corporation report – The UK: a top destination for financial and professional services investment

Discover the April 2024 City of London Corporation report detailing the UK's £1bn foreign direct investment in financial and professional services for 2023

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Published: September 25, 2025

Retained Interest on Client Cash

Discover the FCA Dear CEO letter addressing investment platforms and SIPP operators, highlighting critical concerns regarding the retention of client cash interest

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Published: September 25, 2025

HM Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority: Overseas Fund Regime

Discover the joint HM Treasury and FCA Roadmap for the Overseas Fund Regime. Discover the implementation timeline, application process, and essential requirements

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Published: September 25, 2025
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