Platform exit fees could be axed by the Financial Conduct Authority to improve competition and make it easier for investors to switch platform.
Read more ...Spring Statement: Borrowing boost cuts chance of pension raid
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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The improvements in public finances make it less likely the Chancellor will be forced to raid pensions in the autumn, believes former Pensions Minister and Royal London director of policy Steve Webb.
Read more ...Spring Statement: UK financial services laws could change
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Brexit could be followed by significant change to financial services regulation in the UK, Chancellor Philip Hammond indicated today in his Spring Statement.
Read more ...Spring Statement: Details of Chancellor's plans
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Chancellor Philip Hammond said at the start of his Spring Statement in the Commons today that he would provide a Written Ministerial Statement providing more details of his announcements. Here is the statement in full:
Read more ...Spring Statement: Growth forecast down but pick-up in 2020
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Chancellor Philip Hammond today forecast lower GDP growth this year of 1.2% - significantly down on the 1.6% he forecast last autumn.
Read more ...Number of fund ISAs stagnates after 20 years
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Cash is still king of the ISA pack 20 years after the tax free accounts were introduced.
Read more ...SJP subsidiary recruits Aegon Investments MD as new CEO
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Wealth manager and Financial Planner Rowan Dartington, part of St James’s Place, has hired David Hobbs, managing director at Aegon Investments, as its new CEO subject to regulatory approval.
Read more ...Chancellor to reveal 'muted' Spring Statement today
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Chancellor Philip Hammond will unveil his Spring Statement today in the House of Commons against a backdrop of Brexit turmoil.
Read more ...Skeoch becomes sole CEO of Standard Life Aberdeen
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Martin Gilbert, co-founder of fund manager Aberdeen, has stepped down as co-chief executive of merged group Standard Life Aberdeen as the company moves to a single CEO.
Read more ...RSMR makes board changes to lead expansion
- Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Investment research and fund ratings group RSMR has announced changes to its board following investment by Benchmark Capital.
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