Over eight in 10 advisers (83%) want increases to auto-enrolment minimum contributions, a lower minimum age, or both, according to a new report.
Read more ...Retirement planning only begins at 55 for many - report
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
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Many people are failing to prioritise retirement planning until age 55, according to a new report which paints a worrying picture of late or poor preparation.
Read more ...Ex-HMRC officer sentenced for financial adviser-linked crime
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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A sacked HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officer who abused her position to help her husband launder £3.3m of criminal money has been sentenced today.
Read more ...1 in 5 expect to retire before 60
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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A fifth (19%) of savers expect to be able to retire before the age of 60, according to a new report.
Read more ...Hargreaves Lansdown adds 5 online VCTs
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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Platform provider Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a new online venture capital trust (VCT) investment service.
Read more ...DB pension transfer values fall following Budget
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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Defined benefit pension transfer values fell to their lowest value in a year in October due to uncertainty around the Chancellor’s Budget, according to XPS’ index.
Read more ...FSCS declares Leeds-based adviser firm in default
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared Leeds-based pension transfer adviser Gainsborough Financial Services (FRN: 145971) in default.
Read more ...FCA advice shake up to focus on pensions
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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The FCA’s upcoming advice guidance proposals will focus on helping consumers understand their choices around pensions, according to the regulator’s chief operating officer Emily Shepperd.
Read more ...New Financial Planning Today Magazine
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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The latest issue of Financial Planning Today Magazine - our exclusive publication for Financial Planners, Paraplanners and Wealth Managers - is now available and features a detailed review of the latest Planner Technology, including a look at the Financial Planning firms already using AI to improve their workflow.
Read more ...50% rise in complaints to Financial Ombudsman
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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The number of complaints received by the Financial Ombudsman Service climbed by more than 50% in the last three months.
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