John Moret is one of the UK's leading pensions and SIPP experts and commentators. As he enters his 75th year, still working part-time, he continues a series of articles for Financial Planning Today looking back at his long career and key topics which have steered the pensions sector. In this second article he reviews the impact of the 'Dear CEO' letter the FCA sent to SIPP firms recently and what is means for regulation.
Read more ...Embark Platform to rebrand as Scottish Widows Platform
- Saturday, 20 May 2023
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The Embark Platform is to rebrand as the Scottish Widows Platform in a major revamp for the Embark Group.
Read more ...FCA halts BSPS adviser from making £50 redress offers
- Friday, 19 May 2023
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The FCA has imposed restrictions on a financial adviser firm based in South Wales to prevent it from making unsolicited offers of £50 in redress to BSPS members.
Read more ...FCA warns 3 individuals at DFM firm over conduct
- Friday, 19 May 2023
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The FCA has issued a warning about the conduct of three individuals at an unnamed Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM).
Read more ...Number of FCA-regulated firms falls by 149
- Friday, 19 May 2023
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Latest FCA data shows a sharp drop in the number of regulated firms in April as the number of authorised firms continues to tumble.
Read more ...CII appoints industry veteran as VP for local institutes
- Friday, 19 May 2023
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The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed industry veteran Brian Caruth as interim Vice President for its 55 local institutes.
Read more ...Evelyn adds Planner to expand Chelmsford office
- Friday, 19 May 2023
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Wealth manager and Financial Planning firm Evelyn Partners has appointed Harrison Boar as a Financial Planner at its Chelmsford office.
Read more ...FCA secures £130k payout to UCIS investors
- Thursday, 18 May 2023
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The FCA has secured two orders to return over £130,000 to investors in two unauthorised collective investment schemes.
Read more ...UK investors turning away from ESG
- Thursday, 18 May 2023
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UK investors are turning away from ESG investments due to the pressures of the cost-of-living crisis, according to a new report.
Read more ...Half of self-employed failing to save into a pension
- Thursday, 18 May 2023
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Almost half (45%) of self-employed Britons are failing to save into a pension, according to a new report.
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