The Scout Association has launched its first ever money skills badge for younger members aged between six and 10 and a half.
Read more ...Inflation spike continues as CPI jumps to 2.1%
- Wednesday, 16 June 2021
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There was a sharp increase in the key CPI measure of inflation from 1.5% in April to 2.1% in May.
Read more ...LSE’s Findlay appointed chair of FCA Markets panel
- Wednesday, 16 June 2021
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Michael Findlay, non-executive chair of the London Stock Exchange, has been appointed as the chair of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) independent Markets Practitioner Panel.
Read more ...State Pension deferrals drop to record low
- Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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The number of people receiving an increased State Pension after deferring the benefit has dropped to its lowest level since the figures started being recorded in 1999.
Read more ...Tavistock acquires Cambridge IFA as profits rise 50%
- Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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Tavistock Investments has acquired Cambridge-based IFA Chater Allan Financial Services and announced a 50% increase in profits for the year ending 31 March.
Read more ...Average earnings rise 5.6%
- Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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Average earnings rose 5.6% for the three months from February to April 2021 according to the latest labour market report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Read more ...Third of risky transfers slip through new pension rules
- Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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One in three high risk pension transfers since July 2018 would satisfy the first condition of the Department of Work and Pensions’ (DWP) proposed scam reduction legislation, according to a new report.
Read more ...Woods reappointed CEO at PRA
- Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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Sam Woods has been reappointed as Deputy Governor of the Bank of England with responsibility for Prudential Regulation and will continue as chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Read more ...Fidelity Intl CEO Richards becomes a Dame in honours
- Monday, 14 June 2021
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Fidelity International CEO Anne Richards has become a Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Read more ...Contingent charge ban slashes DB transfers
- Monday, 14 June 2021
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The number of DB transfer requests has fallen dramatically since the FCA introduced a ban on contingent charging last year, according to analysis from actuarial firm LCP.
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