James Coney
James Coney is Money editor of the Times and Sunday Times. An award-winning campaigning journalist he has worked on national papers for almost two decades. He was also a reporter at Financial Adviser and local newspapers. He lives in London with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter @jimconey
Doctor's pension tax problem seems unsolvable
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Mortgage market isn't broken but house prices are
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We need a housing stock reset
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Crypto isn't going away so we must educate ourselves
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Industry must accept advisers have fault in BSPS scandal
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Cost is rearing its head in financial advice
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Fund managers should stop blaming poor performance on bad luck
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Pressure is mounting on introducers and ARs
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How can advisers attract DIY investors?
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Poor regulation is killing off good businesses
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Advisers should offer interest-free credit to clients
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Social media has helped advisers - but it can also hurt them
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Ignore the noise and concentrate on what is available
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Lenders 'cannot be bothered' with difficult buyers
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We may have to wait until autumn to see the real Rishi Sunak
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Fund managers must play their part in boosting transparency
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Embrace the digital future or wither
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Is the SJP business model a success?
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