Finance and insurance sector workers are failing to use their full annual leave entitlement and are more likely to be working more than their contracted hours.
Read more ...Only 4% of DB pension schemes still open to new members
- Tuesday, 20 February 2024
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One in 20 (4%) defined benefit (DB) pension schemes remained open to new members in 2023, new data published today by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) shows.
Read more ...Small advice firms to thrive by 2028 - report
- Tuesday, 20 February 2024
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In the next five years the financial advice sector will see small adviser firms thrive while the number of clients served will grow by 30%, according to predictions from wealth consultancy NextWealth.
Read more ...Frenkel Topping appoints new chairman
- Tuesday, 20 February 2024
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Frenkel Topping, the specialist advice firm focusing on personal injury and clinical negligence cases, has appointed major shareholder Christopher Mills as non-executive chairman.
Read more ...ValidPath launches £100,000 loan facility for ARs
- Tuesday, 20 February 2024
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Adviser network ValidPath has launched a £100,000 loan facility to help established adviser firms wanting to leave their current network who feel shackled by so-called 'golden handcuff' deals.
Read more ...Pension savers 'risk losing thousands' on transfers
- Tuesday, 20 February 2024
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Pension savers could be left more than £70,000 poorer in retirement due to overlooking charges when they transfer their pension pots, provider People’s Partnership has warned.
Read more ...Man pleads guilty to £19m investment fraud
- Monday, 19 February 2024
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A 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to fraud today at Southwark Crown Court following a prosecution brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Read more ...Annuity market 'buoyant', says Hargreaves
- Monday, 19 February 2024
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The annuity market is buoyant as the Bank of England’s rate pause has encouraged people to take the plunge, according to platform and investment provider Hargreaves Lansdown.
Read more ...Pupils exit school 'unready' to manage their money
- Monday, 19 February 2024
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Most pupils leave school missing the money skills they will need, according to new research from the government-backed Money and Pensions Service (MAPS).
Read more ...Jailed £2.7m boiler room fraudster banned by FCA
- Monday, 19 February 2024
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A £2.7m boiler room fraudster, who used different names for his crimes and was jailed for nine years for his crooked activities, has been banned by the FCA.
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