Pensions transfer data showed a high proportion of 'red flags' in October with over 60% of transfers showing signs of possible scams.
Read more ...Selectapension teams up with Aegon for new tool
- Friday, 20 November 2020
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Pensions and investment planning software firm Selectapension has unveiled 'Quote & Apply' - a new tool for advisers to speed up the application process - and has signed up Aegon as the first provider.
Read more ...FCA to raise fees for new firms
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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The Financial Conduct Authority is set to increase fees paid by new businesses seeking authorisation, according to its latest consultation paper.
Read more ...FOS reports 30% complaints rise due to Covid-19
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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New complaints received by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) rose 20% year on year in between July and September, as Coronavirus pandemic-related gripes continue to rise.
Read more ...Brown Shipley focuses on entrepreneurs with new hire
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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Wealth manager Brown Shipley has appointed former Julius Baer executive Gordon Scott as head of strategic partnerships and entrepreneurs network.
Read more ...Watchdog fines comparison site £17.9m
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has fined ComparetheMarket £17.9m after it found that clauses used in the comparison site’s contracts with home insurers breached competition law.
Read more ...Autumn sees big jump in pension withdrawals
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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The number of pension withdrawals in August and September increase dramatically, according to new data.
Read more ...Advisers report drop in new clients
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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Almost four in ten financial advisers have reported a decrease in the number of clients looking to engage their services since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
Read more ...Under 34s leading the way for seeking advice
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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Younger people are leading the way when it comes to seeking out financial advice according to a new survey.
Read more ...Ex-IFP CEO Cann writes for men’s health book
- Thursday, 19 November 2020
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Nick Cann, the former chief executive of the Institute of Financial Planning and a stroke survivor, has contributed a chapter to a new book on men’s health and recovering from serious illness.
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