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September 2, 2026
Advisers should discuss prenups with clients
August 31, 2026
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August 26, 2026
Half of IFA firms earn 2% or less on cash reserves
August 20, 2026
Russia Turns to India for Fuel Supplies
August 12, 2026
Iran Oman Near Deal to Govern Hormuz Strait
August 6, 2026
Middle East War Threatens LNG Growth Prospects
August 6, 2026
Venezuela Oil Exports Fall While U.S. Shipments Surge
August 4, 2026
Corp Moves
Equity Shifts
Equity Shifts Can ethics be taught in schools
BY Ziva Kurniawan
September 9, 2026
Can ethics be taught in schools? Experts explore how moral identities shape student decisions and reduce unethical behavior like AI use without disclosure.
Three men jailed over £70m pension fraud scheme
September 6, 2026
Weekend Essay: Taking Job Only if IHT Is Paid
September 4, 2026
Diverse Views Boost Investment Team Performance
September 4, 2026
Pension tax fears boost diversified retirement plans
August 28, 2026
Probate trusts speed up family inheritance decisions
August 25, 2026
£2.5bn in lost products returned to customers
August 25, 2026
Vanguard Expands Global Equity ETF Lineup With Three Funds
August 23, 2026
Fund Rounds
Pensioners Hit 40% Tax Rate
BY Yola Nurhayati • September 1, 2026
Discover how over 1 million UK pensioners now face a 40% tax rate, up from 2021/22 levels. Find out more about this significant change.
Advisers Urged to Discuss Prenups with Clients
Yola Nurhayati • August 30, 2026
Advisers are urged to discuss prenuptial agreements in wealth planning, a routine step that can protect the 22 million UK couples without such contracts.
Week in Brief for Aug 24-28
Yola Nurhayati • August 29, 2026
Retirement consolidation in UK wealth management is being transformed by digital tools and succession planning. Insights from St James's Place and Aegon.
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HMRC investigations yield £34.70 per £1 spent
Gracia Septiani
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Oil prices drop on reduced demand forecasts
Gracia Septiani
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Ukraine targets Iranian ships in Caspian Sea
Gracia Septiani
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Oil Prices Slip Despite Middle East Attacks
Yola Nurhayati
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Global X Launches New International Small and Mid-Cap ETF
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Merger Briefs
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Gas turbine orders soar on power demand
By Gracia Septiani August 11, 2026
Gas turbine orders hit record highs as global power demand rises, with manufacturers racing to meet 38GW in new bookings this quarter.
Drone Strike Hits Russian Refining Hub
By Gracia Septiani August 10, 2026
Drone strike hits Russian oil refinery hub, killing 12 people and wounding 39, in one of the deadliest attacks on Russian energy infrastructure period.
Trump’s Jones Act move won’t cut gas prices
By Gracia Septiani August 10, 2026
Trump’s Jones Act waiver won’t lower gas prices despite high costs, as shipping expenses play a minor role in fuel pricing.
EU Aims to Triple Energy Storage by 2030
By Gracia Septiani August 8, 2026
EU leaders pledge to triple energy storage by 2030, targeting 30‑35 GWh of new capacity to boost grid resilience after recent supply shocks.
China’s crude imports rebound after June dip
By Ziva Kurniawan August 7, 2026
China’s crude imports surged 22% in July after a June dip, reversing months of declines as strategic reserves ease price pressures.
Argentina Leads Shale Production Surge
By Ziva Kurniawan August 6, 2026
Argentina leads shale production surge with record oil and gas output from Vaca Muerta shale, driving energy security across the Americas.
Iran Oman Near Deal to Govern Hormuz Strait
By Ziva Kurniawan August 6, 2026
Hormuz Strait deal nearing completion as Iran and Oman negotiate joint oversight of the crucial oil‑shipping waterway, promising stability for global energy mar
Middle East War Threatens LNG Growth Prospects
By Ziva Kurniawan August 6, 2026
Middle East LNG market faces uncertainty as the ongoing war disrupts supply from Qatar, driving premium prices and threatening long‑term growth prospects.
China Eases Fuel Export Curbs Amid Global Supply Crunch
By Gracia Septiani August 5, 2026
China eases fuel export curbs amid global supply crunch. Find out how this policy shift affects global markets and oil prices.
Venezuela Oil Exports Fall While U.S. Shipments Surge
By Gracia Septiani August 4, 2026
Venezuela oil exports dropped slightly to 1.16 million barrels daily in July, while U.S. shipments hit a five-year high.