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How to find a financial adviser, general election planning for your finances and the rise of the 40 year mortgage

How to find a financial adviser - a relationship with an adviser you can trust is something that FT readers often tell us is hard to come by. FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Damian Fantato, deputy editor of FT Adviser about the solution. Plus, with less than a month to go until the general election, financial advisers tell us they are getting calls from a lot of worried clients - we discuss what's troubling them. And finally, the rise of the 40-year mortgage - Paul Lewis, presenter of BBC Moneybox is here to share his own worries about extra long hours.

 

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The general election and your finances, the gender pensions gap and our love/hate relationship with cash

The general election and your finances - with a week to go, what changes could the major parties bring in? Presenter Claer Barrett talks to Rachael Griffin, a tax expert at Quilter, about the pledges. Next up on the show if you're self employed, have you got a pension? A third of self-employed women say they are saving nothing into a pension. Blogger Emma Maslin, better known as the Money Whisperer, has lots to say on this topic. And finally - they might say it's vulgar to talk about money, but James Max, our Rich People's Problems columnist is here to explain why he loves cash.

 

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Has Harry Potter been a wizard with his finances 

Harry Potter will turn 40 in the year 2020, but has he been a wizard with his finances? Presenter James Pickford speculates on his fictional fortune with Moira O’Neill, head of personal finance at Interactive investor - plus we look at the financial impact of a Dry January, and where to find the best deals on gym membership.

 

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Finance on Instagram: what's not to like?

The "Instagram generation" are more famous for sharing consumption-driven images than being savvy with money - but the social media platform is increasingly providing the "inspo" for young people looking to save money, learn to budget, start investing or get out of debt. Presenter Claer Barrett talks to FT Money writer Katharine Gemmell and FT columnist Jason Butler. 

 

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Former Zambian finance ministers and officials push for IMF deal

President urged to secure rescue deal as economy ‘on verge of collapse’




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Play trick or treat with your finances this Halloween

Spookily effective savings tips if your money has vanished by the end of the month




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Would your finances pass the 10 year challenge? 

The past decade has been transformational for our finances, but the next could be more challenging 




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Can innovative finance help save the world’s wildlife?

Wildlife conservation used to be largely financed by wealthy donors and governments. Now, efforts to attract institutional investors are showing significant potential, as a recent Rhino Bond launched by the Zoological Society of London, the FT’s seasonal appeal partner this year, showed. Oliver Withers, ZSL’s head of conservation finance and Aunnie Patton Power, expert in innovative investing and impact finance talk to John Aglionby about the changing landscape of conservation financing. Visit the FT’s seasonal appeal page to donate here


Contributors: John Aglionby, assistant UK news editor, Oliver Withers, ZSL’s head of conservation finance and Aunnie Patton Power, expert in innovative investing and impact finance. Producer: Fiona Symon. Editor: Breen Turner

 

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National Express/placings: fortune favours the financed

Well-capitalised businesses will have an increased advantage for the next few years




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Top US official plays down Turkey’s prospects of securing dollar finance

Large foreign financing requirement and small reserves leave Erdogan facing cash crunch




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Facebook’s Libra appoints Bush-era terrorism finance tsar as first chief

Stuart Levey, known for tough enforcement of sanctions on Iran, will head digital currency project




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Nigeria ratifies finance law in boost for small business

Legislation cuts taxes for some enterprises while increasing VAT




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The time is ripe to reform UK university finance

Cutting tuition fees is no longer realistic, but there are other ways to better support vital courses




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Meet the teens who want to work in finance

Winners of the FT’s personal finance competition love learning about money




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Finance on Instagram: what’s not to like? 

Money matters are a surprise hit on the photo-sharing app




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How you structure your finances is just as important as what you hold

Could Retirement Interest Only mortgages be an option for many older people?




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How Barcelona could cash in on their unwanted stars to finance huge deals

PETE JENSON: Barcelona will need to raise funds this summer if they are to finance a bid for Neymar or Lautaro Martinez against a backdrop of massive losses because of the coronavirus shutdown.




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How Barcelona could cash in on their unwanted stars to finance huge deals

PETE JENSON: Barcelona will need to raise funds this summer if they are to finance a bid for Neymar or Lautaro Martinez against a backdrop of massive losses because of the coronavirus shutdown.




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Disgraced former Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay is set to receive £12,000 'golden goodbye'

MSP for Renfrewshire North and West Derek Mackay is entitled to a =n automatic severance payment of £11,945 for losing ministerial office.




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Jeb Bush 'to attend meeting that will look at his finances and candidacy'

Bush, along with his brother and parents, are reportedly going to be at the Sunday and Monday meeting in Houston, Texas.




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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic predicts how football finances will change after coronavirus crisis 

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic has predicted there will be widespread change to football finances after the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.




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Coronavirus UK: Football finance expert fears ruin for EFL clubs

Up to a fifth of EFL clubs could face financial oblivion if matches remain suspended for several months because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a football finance expert.




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Coronavirus UK: Football finance expert says Premier League and EFL seasons MUST be played to finish

Failing to complete the football season risks causing turmoil with the Premier League and EFL besieged by lawsuits, according to a football finance expert.




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Cancer and your finances: Benefits you may be entitled to

Grappling with the benefits monster can be daunting, particularly for those struggling with common side effects such as nausea, fatigue and chemo brain so here's everything you need to know.




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Best money management apps to keep track of your finances

There are now several apps available to help you learn about investing, make the right choices for your pension and save up for that big purchase. This is Money takes a look at the best.




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Household finances drastically hit by the coronavirus lockdown

The IHS Markit UK Household Finance Index, which measures households' perceptions of their financial wellbeing, plummeted to a reading of 34.9 in April from 42.5 in March.




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Lloyds showing indicator of how country's finances look

It won't just be Lloyds Banking Group under the spotlight when it reports its first-quarter results - it will be the whole economy.




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What does Prime Minister Boris Johnson mean for your finances?

Under normal circumstances, Boris's loosely defined policies would put a bit of swagger in the economy's step and be good for people's finances and investors. But then there's Brexit.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: Chancellor overhauls private finance initiative to attract investors for Britain's ageing infrastructure

The scheme will focus on s road improvements, housing and local infrastructure, regional growth and business, science, and schools and colleges.




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Autumn Statement 2013: George Osborne to plead for more time to fix nation's finances despite stronger economic growth

The Chancellor unveiled a raft of upbeat data pointing to the recovery gaining momentum, with record numbers in work, borrowing falling and house prices forecast to soar by 5.2 per cent next year.




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Measures in Autumn Statement to improve small firms' access to finance are 'drop in ocean', it has been claimed

Geoff Parkes, teaching fellow at Aston Business School in Birmingham, said: ‘Thus far, the scheme has accounted for less than two per cent of all lending to small firms.’




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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic predicts how football finances will change after coronavirus crisis 

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic has predicted there will be widespread change to football finances after the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.




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From slimming down debts to boosting Isas: Our wealth workout to give your finances real muscle

The average Briton wastes £640 a year on unwanted subscriptions. Nearly 12million of us have less than £100 in savings. Here is our wealth workout to help you reach peak financial fitness.




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UCAS still sending out Future Finance adverts five months after backlash

The charity in charge of dealing with higher education applications is still promoting private loan companies to university students, despite criticism of the practice just five months ago.




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Future Finance offers loans to students that could leave you paying back double

Future Finance does recommend students go through Student Finance first, but the cost of repayments should be a red flag for any students considering this option.




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UCAS says it'll stop advertising private loans after Future Finance criticism

UCAS will stop sending out emails advertising private student loan provider Future Finance, the student charity announced today, following a backlash over the promotions




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GEORGE NIXON: Could handing out more debt make our finances even worse?

The UK economy is built on spending, often fuelled by debt - credit cards, personal loans, car finance. We don't want to shrink it, only keep it manageable; and keep the Jenga tower from falling.




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RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS:Prepare your finances for the future

So how can we possibly plan our finances at a time of such uncertainty and disagreement about what is next to come for British households? I think there are a bunch of things we all can do to prepare.




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How much will Chelsea save after 10% salary cut and could cash help finance arrival of Coutinho?

Sportsmail takes a look at the Chelsea salaries and figures in-depth, to see how much each player is losing per month as football clubs attempt to cope with the effects of the coronavirus crisis.




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From mortgages to lost wages: How to keep your family finances safe

It is crucial that you prepare for the coming months to ensure your finances are as insulated as they can be from the fallout.




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Delhi's sparkling finances: How Aam Aadmi Party managed things smartly

This was largely possible due to the revenue surplus position. However, the surplus has been shrinking of late




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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank IPO fully subscribed on day 1

Receives bids for 20.14 crore shares




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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank IPO subscribed 4.67 times

Receives bids for 57.92 crore shares




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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank IPO subscribed 165.55 times

Receives bids for 2,052.12 crore shares




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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank IPO gets strong demand

Receives bids for 2053.80 crore shares




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Make in India, finance in UK: Harriett Baldwin

Interview with UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury




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Reliance Home Finance reports standalone net loss of Rs 238.37 crore in the March 2020 quarter

Sales decline 53.40% to Rs 276.85 crore




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Why Big Tech Is Getting Into Finance

In 2019, many large tech firms announced plans to offer financial products and services. WSJ’s Liz Hoffman explains why Google, Apple, and others are offering products that might someday replace your wallet.




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When a finance minister lectured auditors


Media reports following the two-day Accountants’ General conference have focused largely on the observations and advice on CAG audits by the Finance Minister and the PAC chairman. Himanshu Upadhyaya wonders if such a meet cannot be evolved into a more citizen-focused and constructive exercise.




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Greening the finance sector


With the paradigm of projecting profits as the sole end of business steadily on the wane, Darryl D'Monte reports on developments in the Indian financial sector that indicate a growing thrust on sustainability and social responsibility.