Fidelius sponsors 2,800 mile “Row for Life” crossing to raise money for Cancer Research UK
Fidelius is proud to announce sponsorship of ocean-rowing crew Row for Life, who will take on a 2,800-mile ocean rowing challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The three-woman team will row non-stop from California to Hawaii as part of the World’s Toughest Row Pacific, spending an estimated 40 days at sea, battling sleep […]
Market Update: Conflict in the Middle East
Tensions in the Middle East have caused some turbulence for investors. While this can feel unsettling, it’s important to remember that periods of heightened geopolitical risk often lead to short term market volatility, which is a normal part of investing. Below we provide more information on the conflict and its market implications, based on data available at the time of writing. […]
Fidelius named top 20 advice firm in Financial Adviser Top 100 Awards 2025
Fidelius is delighted to announce it has been named a top 20 advice firm in FT Adviser’s Top 100 Financial Advisers list 2025 for the third year running. The annual rankings detail the best and fastest-growing advisory businesses in the UK, based on data from ISS Market Intelligence. The awards are given based on factors […]
Spring Statement 2025 Summary – What could it mean for you?
Whilst for many, the 2024 Autumn Budget was met with mixed reviews, there was less noise and impact around the 2025 Spring Statement, delivered last week by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. A positive sign of things to come for the UK economy? A temporary pause in any alterations to tax? Or a neutral Statement in a […]
‘Promising’ start to the year for buyers and sellers
The UK property market made a promising start to 2025, with a significant increase in the number of buyers and sellers as confidence continued to grow. Asking prices are also rising, with the biggest jump in prices at the start of the year since 2020. Confidence to come to market A record number of new […]
Shop around for your annuity: rates for older buyers ‘not automatically better’
Buying an annuity with some or all of your pension pot can give you the security of a guaranteed income for life. When you take out a lifetime annuity, you will never outlive your annuity payments — and you can choose to protect against future inflation by purchasing an inflation-linked annuity that rises each year […]
Mortgage market activity set to grow in 2025
The outlook for the UK mortgage market in 2025 is positive as interest rate and cost pressures continue to ease. An end-of-year report from UK Finance predicts that mortgage affordability will gradually improve over the next 12 months, building on the modest improvement seen in 2024. Some buyers and sellers made an early start to […]
Inability to ‘switch off’ from work impacts wellbeing
Digital technology allows us to work at any time and from almost anywhere — but one downside of this can be an erosion of work-life boundaries. A new study reveals that employees are experiencing mental and physical strain as so-called hyperconnectivity makes it difficult to switch off from work. The UK government has promised […]
Not talking about inheritance can lead to family disputes
Almost one in five adults (18%) in the UK have been involved in a dispute over inheritance, according to new research. Meanwhile a quarter (24%) believe that future disputes are likely due to a lack of open conversations about inheritance. The findings from Canada Life’s Life100+ programme highlight the importance of making a Will […]
Mortgage lending up despite affordability challenges
Mortgage lending continued to grow in the third quarter, despite ongoing affordability challenges. The latest quarterly report from UK Finance shows a 15% increase in mortgage completions in July-September compared with the same period a year ago. Separate figures from the Bank of England reveal that net mortgage approvals for house purchases rose by 2,200 […]