Newcastle Financial Advisers, the advice arm of Newcastle Building Society, has acquired the Keith Dyson Financial Consultancy for an undisclosed sum.
Read more ...Bank holds base rate at 5.25% for seventh time
- Thursday, 20 June 2024
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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 7-2 to keep the bank base rate at 5.25% for the seventh time amid signs that a potential base rate cut could come in the second half.
Read more ...Barnett Waddingham adds SIPP propositions lead from XPS
- Thursday, 20 June 2024
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Barnett Waddingham (BW) has appointed Nick Cooper as its new head of propositions for SIPP.
Read more ...Scammers target censured adviser's clients a second time
- Thursday, 20 June 2024
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Clients who purchased investments through Kensington advice firm London Court Limited (FRN 146522) are being targeted by scammers.
Read more ...NatWest to buy Sainsbury’s Bank for £2.5bn
- Thursday, 20 June 2024
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NatWest Group plc has signed a deal today to acquire Sainsbury’s Bank’s retail banking assets and liabilities and its 1m customer accounts for £2.5bn.
Read more ...Savers fear waning state support for retirement
- Wednesday, 19 June 2024
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Over half (55%) of savers over 25 believe that government support for retirement will decrease by the time they reach retirement age, according to a new report.
Read more ...Quilter teams up with Big Four accountancy firms
- Wednesday, 19 June 2024
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Discretionary wealth manager Quilter Cheviot has teamed up with the Big Four accountancy firms to help the accountants’ employees and families manage their investment portfolios.
Read more ...Retail investments dominate FCA interventions
- Wednesday, 19 June 2024
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The retail investment sector continued to dominate attestations (or undertakings) required issued by the Financial Conduct Authority between January and March.
Read more ...CPI falls to Bank of England target of 2%
- Wednesday, 19 June 2024
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CPI inflation continued its rapid downward trend, falling in May to the Bank of England's long-term target of 2% from 2.3% the previous month.
Read more ...CPI inflation rate holds steady at 2%
- Wednesday, 19 June 2024
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CPI inflation remained at 2% in June, the same as May, the ONS reported today.
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