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WiseAlpha launches “first ever” High-Yield corporate bond ISA

Bond trading platform WiseAlpha has launched a High-Yield Corporate Bond Innovative Finance Individual Savings Account (IF ISA). The new product allows users of the platform, which allows retail traders to directly trade in fractions of corporate bonds, to make tax-free gains on their investments in high-yield bonds. Like standard ISAs, IF ISAs allow savers to […]

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How does eToro make money

How does eToro earn its money without charging commission?

eToro makes money through commission on trades, widening bid/offer spreads, FX fees when you deposit funds, withdrawal charges and keeping interest on the funds in your account.  In this guide, I will explain how eToro makes money in each of those ways and if there are any cheaper alternatives. As eToro prepares to become a

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Freetrade

IG to boost it’s investment offering by acquiring Freetrade

IG Group Holdings plc has announced the acquisition of Freetrade, a fast-growing UK commission-free investment platform, for £160 million. The deal will enhance IG’s UK trading and investment services, broaden its target market, and bring in new capabilities, including scalable technology and a strong brand. Freetrade, which offers over 6,200 global stocks, ETFs, ISAs, SIPPs,

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Wealth Manager Model Portfolio Rankings

Tatton IM & Quilter dominate top 10 model portfolios rankings in 2025

Model portfolios have become a popular way for wealth managers and financial advisers to save on costs and time for both themselves and their clients. These propositions are often managed by third-party firms and typically provide a standardised discretionary investment solution tailored to an individual’s risk tolerance. For example, a high-risk model portfolio is likely

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85% of young invest based on social media

Social media finfluencers sway 85% of young investors say FCA

A survey commissioned by the UK regulator has highlighted the overwhelming impact posts by social media finfluencers are having on young investors, with nearly fourth fifths influenced by such platforms. The survey of 2,000 UK investors aged 18-40 years old was conducted on behalf of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) by Censuswide. It found social

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Vanguard Increases Fees

What does the new Vanguard £4 monthly fee mean for investors?

Vanguard UK is set to introduce an account fee of £4 a month for “DIY” customers who choose their own investments on its platform. The new Vanguard £4 monthly fee will apply to customers with up to £32,000 invested across ISAs, personal pensions and general investment accounts from 31 January 2025. Investors are currently charged

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IBKR leads the way in US fractional shares

IBKR touts more US fractional shares than “anyone else”

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has stated it offers more US fractional shares than any of its rivals. The trading and investment US stock broking platform noted it offers fractional shares in more than 10,500 US listed companies. IBKR says they have more fractional shares than anyone else, when comparing the firm’s offering with that of competitors

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