Consortium led by CVC makes improved offer for UK’s largest retail investment platform
Stephen Lansdown says he wants to know what any new owner would do with the retail investment site
As private equity circles, co-founder says ‘non-productive parts of the business mushroomed’
Platform group launches index tracker fund product — at long last
Board of UK investment site says consortium’s offer ‘substantially undervalues’ the business
Analysts predict more approaches for UK companies whose stocks lag international rivals’
Offer from CVC-led consortium looks overly opportunistic
UK government bond purchases soar on DIY platforms as expectations for faster rate cuts fade
Poor performance of ‘safer’ assets prompts a rethink
Individuals can now buy UK government debt. FT Money explores how to invest and which products stack up
DIY investment platform warns economic climate to weigh on investor sentiment this year
The UK’s largest DIY investment platform faces competition from challengers who claim to have lower costs and better technology
Higher interest rates have boosted income for life options
Alison Platt to take up role after Deanna Oppenheimer quit in wake of co-founder’s criticism over strategy and share price
FCA to focus on the issue under new consumer duty requirement to provide fair value
Customers pull back on risk amid market volatility and cost of living crisis
There are arguments for and against even with today’s wobbling stock market
Peter Hargreaves has said costs are too high and plans for automated advice flawed
FCA demands data from providers ahead of consumer duty reforms
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Hargreaves Lansdown launches corporate bond fund in response to demand
Popularity soars in government bonds maturing in the next two years
Prize fund increases, but there will be fewer £25 payouts
Competition leads to lower prices — but read the platforms’ small print
Platform finds shortcomings in UK fund manager’s oversight of investment teams
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