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Best Demo Trading Accounts Compared & Reviewed
Demo trading accounts are a great way to test a broker’s platform and experiment with trading strategies with virtual money. ❓Methodology: Our experts chose what we think are the best demo trading accounts based on: Over 30,000 votes and awards in the coveted Good Money Guide annual awards Our own experiences testing the demo accounts
Should I do a Bed & ISA?
A reader asked: My wife has shares in Walmart held by Computershare from when she used to work for Asda. We are both now retired. What is the most efficient way of moving all the shares into an ISA over a few years to minimise capital gain tax or any other relevant taxes? By doing
Where are the best and worst investors in the UK?
Londoners have been named both the best and the worst investors in the UK, highlighting how strongly money stereotypes still shape attitudes towards personal finance. A survey of 2,000 people conducted by Opinium for investing platform Hargreaves Lansdown in October 2025 found that 52% of respondents believe Londoners are the best at investing, far ahead
British Airways (IAG) eyes a return to pre-covid peak
After a long and laborious climb, British Airways (trading under ticker IAG) finally nears its pre-covid price level. The owner of BA and Iberia rose four sessions in a row to hit intraday peak of 420p. This level is just 10p shy of the multi-year peak recorded on 3 Nov. IAG’s robust advance was driven
Is Pacific peak capital partners / pfit / GPCmax a scam?
A reader has asked: Hi. I recently joined the above group and believed that it is fraudulent in some way / as to why I made reviews on your page ….. the thing is I’m still undecided if a scam or opportunity, as I withdrew slightly more than I put in …. It’s just so
IG Expands Extended Hours Trading to 700+ US Stocks
Spread betting broker IG has increased the amount of US shares available for extended hours trading to over 700. From 23st December 2025, IG clients can trade from 9am to 1am (Monday to Thursday) and 9am to 10pm on Fridays, well beyond standard US market hours. This feature is available on both share dealing and
Prediction Markets potential in the UK Matchbook expands to event contracts
Matchbook will launch prediction markets in the UK in January 2026, becoming the first licensed platform to offer a dedicated prediction markets product to British operators. Branded as Matchbook Predictions, the new service is built on the firm’s existing sports betting exchange infrastructure and allows users to trade “Yes” or “No” outcomes on real-world events
Best Finance Books About Money For Investing & Trading Reviewed
As the Investing Insiders book awards have just been announced it reminded me that it was time we updated our own list of the best books about money for investing and trading. No matter your level of experience – whether you’re a beginner or a professional trader – there’s a book about money out there
How to buy SpaceX shares in the IPO from the UK
Recently, it has come to light that SpaceX is exploring the possibility of an IPO in 2026. If an IPO goes ahead, it’s likely to be one of the biggest in history – according to Bloomberg it could value the company at up to $1.5 trillion. Wondering how to buy shares in the SpaceX IPO?
FCA launches Firm Checker to give consumers a clearer defence against financial scams
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a new online tool, Firm Checker, designed to help consumers quickly verify whether a financial services company is authorised and permitted to offer the products being advertised. The tool aims to provide a simpler, clearer first line of defence for people who are unsure whether they are dealing with
Why the FCA cannot force social media networks to remove scam ads
Lucy Castledine, Director of Consumer Investments, FCA, speaking at the Good Money Guide London Summit in September 2025 said: ” We have no power over these tech companies”. Castledine explained that the regulator reviews around half a million potential financial promotions each year, with about 20,000 adverts from regulated firms taken down or amended and
CFD Broker Client Trading Loss Risk Warning Statistics
Which trading platforms and brokers have the most profitable customers? All brokers regulated by the FCA that offer derivatives products like CFD trading and financial spread betting must now show what percentage of their clients lose money. In this guide, we compare which trading platforms have the most and least successful clients. Yet again, eToro
What is a Private Pension? Personal Pensions Explained
What is a private pension? A private pension is your investments and savings that you manage yourself for your retirement. The key benefit of saving into a private pension is tax relief. Contributions receive 25% tax relief for those on the basic rate, and they are free from inheritance tax if you start accessing your
IG To Increase Financial Spread Betting Charges
IG, the world’s largest spread betting broker, has announced a series of pricing updates that will take effect on 19 December 2025, affecting UK small-cap share spreads, forex overnight funding charges and spread caps on US equities. The changes mark one of the most significant adjustments to IG’s spread betting cost structure in recent years
CFD Trading Tips & Strategies Explained
If you are thinking of trading CFDs, bout don’t know where to start, we’ve put together this guide which explains the key CFD trading strategies and some CFD trading tips that can help reduce your risk and become more successful as your experience grows. Why do you need a CFD trading strategy? Well, CFD trading
Saxo unveils its 2026 Outrageous Predictions as last year’s wild ideas edge closer to reality
Saxo has released its annual Outrageous Predictions for 2026, the latest instalment in a long-running series of low-probability but high-impact scenarios designed to push debate beyond the consensus. While the forecasts are not Saxo’s house view, they explore the moments when gradual change gives way to sudden shifts. This year’s list spans quantum risk, culture,
Fisayo Martins Finance Matters UK Wins In The Good Money Guide Finfluencer Awards 2025
Fisayo Martins, the creator behind Finance Matters UK, has become one of the biggest success stories of the 2025 Good Money Guide Finfluencer Awards after winning Best Personal Financial Tips, Best TikTok Finfluencer, and Best Instagram Finfluencer. Her practical, honest and highly relatable approach to personal finance received some of the strongest vote totals of
The Art of Investing Podcast Wins Best Podcast In The Good Money Guide Finfluencer Awards 2025
The Art of Investing Podcast has firmly established itself as one of the most influential and reliable financial education platforms in the UK after winning three of the most competitive categories at the 2025 Good Money Guide Finfluencer Awards. The fast-growing show and educational podcast from IG secured Best Financial Podcast, Best Financial Analysts, and