More than 700,000 retirees are preparing to return to work to cope with the cost of living crisis, according to a new survey.
Read more ...FSCS pays £180m in 5 months as 7 more firms default
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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FSCS declared seven failed firms in default in August and September, it reported today - opening the door to compensation claims from customers.
Read more ...FSCS to close £115m LCF compensation scheme
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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The FSCS is to close its compensation scheme for victims of the failed £237m mini-bond provider London Capital & Finance (LCF).
Read more ...Wren Sterling buys £250m AUM Midlands Planner
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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Expanding Nottingham-based Financial Planner Wren Sterling has acquired Midlands-based Chartered Financial Planner HB&O Financial Services.
Read more ...Crisis-hit pension savers face scam risk FCA warns
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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New FCA research published today warns that 1 in 4 consumers are considering withdrawing pension savings early because of the cost of living crisis and, as a consequence, are facing a higher risk of being scammed.
Read more ...1 in 5 pension savers may halt payments - PLSA
- Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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One in five pension scheme members may reduce or halt their contributions to cope with the cost of living crisis, according to a new survey by a leading pension trade body.
Read more ...Succession acquires £800m AUA Planner firm
- Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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Wealth manager and Financial Planner Succession Wealth - recently bought by Aviva for £385m - has acquired £800m AUA Yorkshire-based Financial Planner G+E Wealth Management for an undisclosed sum.
Read more ...CII members elect new President for 2023
- Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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Chartered Insurance Institute members have elected the CEO of Swiss Re Solutions, Russell Higginbotham, as their new President for 2023.
Read more ...World Financial Planning Day 2022 under way
- Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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The CISI, the professional body for Certified Financial Planners (CFP), is throwing its weight behind today’s sixth World Financial Planning Day (5 October).
Read more ...Annuity rates soar to 14 year high
- Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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Average annuity rates have a hit a 14-year high and have increased by 52% in the past nine months, according to new data.
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