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ISA withdrawals from adviser platforms rose 42.8% year-on-year in 2023 as the cost of living crisis started to bite, according to a new report.
The FCA has today published a warning notice against Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management alongside its findings against Link Fund Solutions.
More than 4 in 10 retirees regret failing to take advice
Written by Kat MitchellMore than four in ten retirees (42%) surveyed by Standard Life said they regretted failing to seek financial advice.
FSCS declares 5 firms as failed or under investigation
Written by Kat MitchellRedditch-based Go IFA Ltd has become the fifth advice firm this week to be declared as failed or under investigation by the FSCS.
In a trading update today XPS Pensions Group reported revenue from continuing operations rose by 20% for the year ending 31 March 2024.
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Equity Release Council publishes adviser 'Duty' guidance
Written by Kat MitchellThe Equity Release Council, the trade body for equity release providers, has published a new Consumer Duty-friendly guide to help financial advisers communicate more clearly and simply with clients about equity release.
FSCS opens probe into Dorset firms over BSPS advice
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme has launched an investigation into a duo of connected Dorset financial adviser firms following advice given to members of the British Steel Pension Scheme.
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Over £612m was lost to investment fraud in 2023, according to new data from crime reporting service Action Fraud.