The FCA is now as much a "law enforcement agency" as a financial regulator, according to one of the authority’s executive directors.
Read more ...Consumer Duty 'gap analysis' tool launched
- Thursday, 27 June 2024
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A new diagnostic tool will soon allow Financial Planners to benchmark their firms’ activities against Consumer Duty requirements using AI.
Read more ...Financial Planning firm supports iconic North East garden
- Thursday, 27 June 2024
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Alnwick Garden’s iconic grand cascade has been renamed the Sage Wealth Management Grand Cascade in a sponsorship deal with the North East Financial Planning firm.
Read more ...FCA to begin reviewing Consumer Duty board reports
- Thursday, 27 June 2024
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The FCA has reminded regulated firms that it requires the first Consumer Duty board reports to be completed by 31 July and says it will ask "a broad sample" of firms to supply the reports for review.
Read more ...DB pension transfer activity reverses decline
- Wednesday, 26 June 2024
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DB pension transfer activity increased ‘marginally’ in May - reversing a downward trend - with transfer values remaining stable, according to the latest XPS Pensions monthly transfer report.
Read more ...Advisers should get ready for new client surge - report
- Wednesday, 26 June 2024
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Financial advisers should prepare for an anticipated surge in new clients, according to a new report from Investec Wealth & Investment.
Read more ...Invesco launches retirement income-focused fund
- Wednesday, 26 June 2024
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Invesco has launched a retirement-income focused fund of funds within its Summit range.
Read more ...HSBC targets UAE for new global digital platform launch
- Wednesday, 26 June 2024
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HSBC has targeted the UAE for the launch of its new global digital trading platform World Trader which is aimed at the mass affluent market.
Read more ...Witan and Alliance Trust plan £5bn merger
- Wednesday, 26 June 2024
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Two of the UK’s biggest investment trust providers, Alliance Trust and Witan, plan to merge to create a £5bn AUM business.
Read more ...Workers fear being unable to ever retire
- Tuesday, 25 June 2024
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More workers than ever fear they will never be able to afford to retire or will have to delay retirement because of the soaring cost of living, according to a new study.
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