Only half of part-time employees in the UK have a workplace pension, despite it being over four years since the introduction of auto-enrolment, according to a new report.
Read more ...FCA pushes £26.7m SIPP provider into insolvency
- Thursday, 26 August 2021
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ordered that Cambridgeshire SIPP provider DAC Pensions Limited be placed into insolvency after the firm accepted business from unauthorised introducers without the proper vetting required by the FCA.
Read more ...WealthKernel launches digital SIPP offering
- Wednesday, 25 August 2021
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Fintech WealthKernel has launched a new digital SIPP offering which it says will enable more firms to offer ‘digital-first’ SIPPs to their customers.
Read more ...Bravura appoints new CEO in reshuffle
- Wednesday, 25 August 2021
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Fintech and platform ‘engine’ provider Bravura Solutions has promoted chief operating officer Nick Parsons to be its new chief executive to take over from Tony Klim who steps down in September.
Read more ...FCA warns over insurance product commissions
- Wednesday, 25 August 2021
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The FCA has warned insurance firms that they must improve clarity on commissions they pay to intermediaries on insurance products and prove that commissions are not excessive.
Read more ...Fintech claims UK first with financial ‘coaching’ app
- Wednesday, 25 August 2021
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Fintech Claro has launched an innovative ‘financial coaching’ app which it says will help people plan their own finances by combining technology with human experts.
Read more ...British Steel adviser forced into liquidation
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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A.W.Dallas Financial Services has been forced into liquidation after receiving 35 Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) complaints in relation to British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) pension transfer advice.
Read more ...Over half of consumers mistrust online financials ads
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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Over half (53%) of internet users do not trust financial adverts displayed by search engines, according to a new report.
Read more ...MPAA damaging plans for pandemic retirees - report
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) poses hidden risk to over 55s who have accessed their pension early due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
Read more ...Personal skills most important for trainee Planners
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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Having the right attributes for successful social interaction is the key skill for those entering the Financial Planning profession to have, according to 70% of Personal Financial Society members surveyed in June.
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