Wealth Solutions (UK) Limited (FRN:478217) has been hit by a clone attack by fraudsters.
Read more ...Midlands Planning firm hit by clone attack
- Thursday, 10 October 2024
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Wealth Solutions is part of Amber River
FCA issues warning over 5 unauthorised firms
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
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The FCA also reminded consumers who deal with these firms that they will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
The FCA has issued warnings over five unauthorised crypto asset, forex and CFD firms operating in the UK without any permissions from the regulator.
Read more ...DC pensions are broken says Willis Towers Watson
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
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The firm called on the government to introduce changes to legislation that allow for innovation in pension scheme designs, rather than looking to repair the existing DB/DC system.
The defined contribution (DC) pension system is broken and should be replaced rather than repaired, according to scheme administrator and adviser Willis Towers Watson.
Read more ...Chancellor considering lump-sum pension withdrawal limit cut
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering cutting the lump sum savers can remove from their pension without having to pay tax, according to reports.
Read more ...Advice guidance review to ‘boost growth’ for sector
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
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FCA HQ
The FCA’s advice guidance boundary review will boost growth for the Financial Planning sector, according to the Chair of the regulator.
Read more ...Transact offers 'more efficient' document delivery
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
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Transact website
Adviser platform Transact has linked with fintech provider Moneyinfo to offer what it calls a new approach to document delivery.
Read more ...Aggregate DB surplus rises to £476bn, says PPF
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
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PPF website
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes increased to £476bn at the end of September, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Read more ...DWP launches CDC consultation
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
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DWP CDC consultation webpage
The Department for Work and Pensions has today launched a consultation on draft legislation needed to extend Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes.
Read more ...Auto-enrolment should be extended, says PMI
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
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PMI webpage
Auto enrolment should be extended and made more flexible while employers should offer short-term savings schemes to workers, according to a new report.
Read more ...Brooks Macdonald pays £45m for LIFT Financial
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
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Brooks Macdonald website
Wealth manager and Financial Planner Brooks Macdonald has acquired LIFT Financial Group Ltd and LIFT Invest for £45m.
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