The FCA has agreed to correct an error on its Register of authorised individuals after a complaint was upheld by the Complaints Commissioner.
Read more ...4 in 5 annuitants missing out on enhanced terms
- Friday, 02 August 2024
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Over four in five retired annuity holders who would likely qualify for an enhanced annuity do not currently have one, according to new research.
Read more ...Bank of England holds base rate at 5%
- Thursday, 01 August 2024
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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 8-1 to hold the base rate at 5% in a widely expected decision.
Read more ...MPC votes 5-4 to cut Bank base rate to 5%
- Thursday, 01 August 2024
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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 5-4 to cut the bank base rate by 0.25 percentage points (0.25%) to 5% - the first cut in over four years.
Read more ...Schroders wealth management business grows 7%
- Thursday, 01 August 2024
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Net new business for the wealth management arm of asset manager Schroders grew by 7% (£3.7bn) over the six months ended 30 June.
Read more ...2 in 3 Premium Bond holders have never won a prize
- Thursday, 01 August 2024
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Almost two in three (64%) of current Premium Bond holders have never won a prize, according to new analysis.
Read more ...1 in 5 under-40s face paying higher rate tax by 2027
- Thursday, 01 August 2024
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One in five under-40s will be dragged into paying higher or additional rate tax by the 2027/28 tax year as a result of frozen income tax thresholds, according to a new report.
Read more ...Evelyn to acquire 3 Northern offices from Haines Watts
- Thursday, 01 August 2024
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Wealth manager and professional services provider Evelyn Partners is to acquire three offices and 150 staff from Northern accountancy firm Haines Watts.
Read more ...FCA confirms annual funding requirement rise of 10.7%
- Thursday, 01 August 2024
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The FCA has confirmed its Annual Funding Requirement (AFR) and regulated firm fees for 2024/25, with fee increases ranging from less than 1% to over 1,000%.
Read more ...FCA restricts wealth manager charging '65% portfolio fees'
- Wednesday, 31 July 2024
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The FCA has today imposed stringent restrictions on London-based wealth manager London Stone Securities Limited after concerns the firm was charging clients ‘excessive fees’ sometimes exceeding 65% of portfolio value.
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