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Year on year we measure where business owners feel they are headed in the next five years. In Wave 7 of #SOTAN we saw a moderate uptick year on year in consolidation expectations and a dip in succession planning. #langcatlive

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Our full #SOTAN report is now live. If you'd like to find out more about the research, there's more information over on our website: https://buff.ly/3SEPgaO #langcatlive

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We couldn't put these events on without the generosity of our sponsors. Thank you to Quilter, abrdn, Fundment, Aegon, Morningstar Wealth and Wesleyan. #langcatlive

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Divide & Conquer is all about exploring the relationships between the advice profession, providers and the regulator. Mark Polson says in a perfect world, they should all work in balance, but in reality, there's always an imbalance. But are we actually holding each other to account? #langcatlive

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We're also proudly supporting Samaritans as our charity partner for this event. #langcatlive

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On tomo's #WakeUpToMoney we will be Tackling The Thorny Issue of Growth. So thorny. Much difficult. So I want to hear what industry you work in, and what one thing the government could do or change that would encourage growth in that industry. Let me know.

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Good pensions stuff here. I struggle as an adviser, and as someone who has studied financial economics, to convince myself that the government view on DB surpluses has any legs at all. Will remain open-minded to debate though.

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Context does not matter. Sorry. You’ve EITHER got to be really stupid and not realise what this action means to everyone around the world OR be smart enough to know exactly what you’re doing and be happy to be seen doing it. You can’t be both of these things.

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Lovely crisp morning for a walk with the dog.

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Bloody good thread, this. Thanks Felicity. HNY!

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My three Nicholas Cage phases of AI learning during 2024 as a Comms person: 1. Nope. Take it away. It’s the Devil’s work. 2. What? It can do that? Hmm, that sounds quite helpful. Tell me more. 3. Whoa. Hold the bus. That’s f#*$€¥g awesome. Looking forward to more fearless AI learning in 2025.

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Here’s what’s left of the office Heroes. I mean…. Does ANYONE actually like double deckers?

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Value pensions by what you get! (thx Tom and Joe) Average LGPS pension is about 5k p.a - wouldn’t say that is particularly gold plated. If the Government were to move to DC it’d be reasonable to expect it would match larger employers - which often are 15% plus…. — Joe Dabrowski (@JoeDabrowski1)…

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Pretty Christmas Eve sunset in the Scottish Borders.

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Reeves puts phase 2 of pensions review on ice www.ftadviser.com/pension-refo...

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Rachel Reeves puts pensions review on hold to avoid extra burden on UK business www.ft.com/content/d102... @financialtimes.com

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Many advisers feel Consumer Duty products and services outcome has made ‘no progress’ www.moneymarketing.co.uk/news/many-ad...

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If you have a question about giving to charity or running one, please get in touch. They can be short and simple q if you have one or longer experiences - we’ll answer as many as we can in Money Box Live next Wednesday. Email me - [email protected] and thanks

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@rayvay9.bsky.social welcome to Blue Sky! @higheredactuary.bsky.social - another pensions person for your starter pack!

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In this week’s #Update, @theactualpolson.bsky.social reflects on the pitfalls of being a sleb’s PR person and, more importantly, our new report with the lovely folk at @parmenionuk.bsky.social on platform service. Read the full #Update here: thelangcat.co.uk/the-top-clas...

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I'm looking for some follower recommendations please. I like following people: With similar number of follows as followers (more likely to engage, I think); who are positive; who don't just tweet one subject (but I do like experts); who don't mind a discussion. Any suggestions?

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Webinar: The Future of Pensions – Register now incm.pub/3CVPOol

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Industry short on optimism about pensions over the next 12 months incm.pub/4gh9fq3

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A new report from Aegon suggests women are underestimating the importance of the State Pension Story on Financial Planning Today www.financialplanningtoday.co.uk/news/women-u...

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On my way home I pass through a little place called Howletts Ha. I had an English person in the car with me the other day and his pronunciation had me in stitches. So - non Scottish people here - How do you think it’s pronounced?

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It's 68 days until our next #langcatlive event in London! We'll be releasing more details over the coming weeks, but just to whet your appetites, the title card is below. Which side do you want to be on? Find out soon... #DivideandConquer Sign up here: https://buff.ly/47HU3xL

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Lovely to be down in London last night with some of @thelangcat.bsky.social team seeing clients and journalist friends.

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‘Incompetent at best, dishonest at worst’: MPs attack FCA in scathing report citywire.com/new-model-ad...

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For anyone still active on X, is there no line that can be crossed that would get you to leave?

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FCA plans to regulate crypto as ownership continues to rise www.ftadviser.com/cryptofinanc...

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Express poll needs more input. Link takes you directly to the poll, bypassing the Express website, so you won't boost their ad impressions. (Note: ignore the bit where they ask for your email address. It's optional.) xd.wayin.com/display/cont...

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What Reeves wants to see from a refocused regulator www.moneymarketing.co.uk/opinion/what... @langcatalison.bsky.social

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If you are on UC and taking your works pension would come off your UC, do you have to take it or can you defer? My column this week: www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensio...

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Rethink IHT on pensions, AJ Bell CEO tells chancellor citywire.com/new-model-ad...

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I am in for @paullewismoney.bsky.social on Money Box today (R4, 12:04) and we have a packed programme. We'll hear about the special dedicated fraud line - 159 - you dial that number and get connected to your bank. And @bbcdanw.bsky.social highlights the real dangers of fraud with a shocking example

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A balanced and calm account of the real number of farms affected by the plan to end their 100% exemption from inheritance tax in 2026 and replace it with £1m+50% bit.ly/4i2egnZ official estimates of 500 or so a year are more accurate than those produced by campaigners

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Why do some pensioners get more off their council tax than others just because they were born at the wrong time? bit.ly/4fUK6Bo I explain one of the oddest rules in benefits after Norma asked me @theipaper to look into it. It surprised even me.

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Hi @guyopperman.bsky.social. Good to see you here. We might not agree on all things, but your speech here was passionate and compelling.

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