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Hargreaves Lansdown cuts platform fees from 0.45% to 0.35%
Hargreaves Lansdown has announced its first major fee shake-up in more than a decade, cutting platform and share dealing charges in a move the company says will deliver “even greater value” for the UK’s growing base of DIY investors and savers. The new pricing will take effect automatically from 1 March 2026. HL, the UK’s
Wise Offers £75 Referral Bonus as Money Transfer Firms Compete on Rewards
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How to get the best exchange rate from a currency broker in 2026
In our guide to comparing exchange rates, I will explain how to get the best exchange rate when you convert one currency to another and then send it abroad. I’ve been in the industry for 20 years and have been both a currency broker and a customer sending money abroad. Here are my inside tips
How To Invest In The S&P 500 From The UK For 2026
To invest in the S&P 500 from the UK in 2026 you need an investment account that offers access to US shares, ETFs or SPX derivatives like Interactive Brokers, Hargreaves Lansdown or IG. This is because all the different ways to invest in the Standard & Poors 500 index are denominated in USD. In this
interactive investor Cuts FX Fees and Simplifies Pricing
interactive investor is introducing a new, simplified flat-fee pricing structure from 1 February 2026, replacing its existing plans with three clear tiers: Core, Plus and Premium. The biggest change is that all plans now include a Stocks & Shares ISA, a SIPP and a Genearl Investing Account under a single monthly fee, making the platform
ASIC Crackdown to Make CFD Marketing Clearer and More Transparent for Australian Traders
ASIC has moved to significantly improve transparency in the way contracts for difference (CFDs) are marketed to Australian retail traders, after a sweeping review found that many providers overstated potential benefits and failed to clearly explain the risks and costs involved. Following regulatory intervention, dozens of CFD brokers have been forced to rewrite websites, rebalance
AJ Bell Shares Rise as Customer Growth and Assets Hit Record Levels
Online investment platform, AJ Bell has made a strong start to its 2026 financial year, underpinned by solid customer growth, record assets, and resilient inflows despite a challenging UK policy backdrop. The company’s shares have risen to 470.20p, up 28.20p (+6.38%) year-to-date, reflecting positive investor sentiment following continued operational momentum. For the three months to
How To Buy Cryptocurrency In The UK
Investing in cryptocurrency for the first time can feel daunting. Much like stock market investing, the first step is choosing a reputable platform and learning how to use it safely and confidently. Different Ways To Buy Cryptocurrency In The UK The good news is that UK investors have access to several beginner-friendly cryptocurrency platforms that
Coinbase launches in-app FSCS-protected savings account paying 3.50% AER
Coinbase has launched a new instant access savings account for UK customers, allowing users to earn 3.50% AER on uninvested cash held within the Coinbase app. The new savings feature is powered by ClearBank and is available to eligible UK customers from January 2026. The account sits alongside a customer’s existing GBP balance on Coinbase
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Does CMC Invest pay interest on uninvested cash?
CMC Invest, the share trading and investment app owned by CMC Markets, pays 2% interest on unencumbered cash balances held in client accounts. 2% interest on cash balances CMC Invest offers customers a 2% gross interest rate (2.02% AER) on all uninvested, settled cash held across any of its investment accounts, including General Investment Accounts
How to buy Uber shares (NYSE:UBER) from the UK
If you want to buy Uber shares in the UK, you can do so easily through an online investment platform or stockbroker that offers access to US markets. Uber Technologies Inc. is up over 50% in 2025 so far and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker UBER, so you’ll need
IG offers up to £1,000 in bonus shares for new investors in January 2026
IG has launched a new January 2026 Bonus Shares Promotion, giving eligible UK investors the chance to receive between £50 and £1,000 in free US-listed shares when they invest at least £200. The offer is aimed at new share dealing clients and runs from 17 January to 30 January 2026, with bonus shares credited later
What Are 0DTE Options & Where Can You Trade Them In The UK?
Can you trade 0DTE Options in the UK? Yes, you can trade 0DTE options in the UK by trading normal options on the same day they expire or by having a professional trading account. Zero-day options, or ‘0DTE’ for short, have become popular trading instruments in recent years. Today, they account for around half of
Dodl Stocks & Shares Lifetime ISA Currently Pays 4.06% AER Interest On Cash
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Saxo Introduces Instant Funding
UK investors using Saxo can now fund their accounts instantly and directly from their bank, as the multi-asset investment platform expands its payment options for UK clients. Saxo’s new instant funding feature allows eligible users to deposit money in real time using supported instant payment methods, with funds typically credited within seconds and available to
How To Start Investing in 2026: 8 Simple Steps For Beginners
What Is Investing? Before we learn how to invest, let’s make sure we’re clear what it is – and isn’t. Investing is a way of growing your money over the long term. Not to be confused with ‘saving’, it involves putting money into financial assets – such as shares or bonds – in the hope
How do I get the best rate on a GBPUSD transfer?
A reader asked: I want to send US dollars from a sterling bank account. How do I get to the best rate when transferring a large amount of pound sterling to a U.S. dollar account? When it comes to finding the best deal on sending currency, as with most things, it is a good idea