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FCA review finds most advisory firms' 'independent' tag accurate

Thursday, 20 March 2014

A thematic review published today by the Financial Conduct Authority shows that most advisory firms describing their service as 'independent' appeared to use the description accurately. Read more ...

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17 banks and building societies to repay customers £149m

Thursday, 20 March 2014

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Seventeen banks and building societies have agreed to repay over an estimated £149 million in interest and charges to around 497,000 customers, following OFT action. Read more ...

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Pension reforms: Fear that retirees will 'burn through' money

Thursday, 20 March 2014

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Pension experts have expressed fears that reforms announced in the Budget will lead retirees to 'burn through' their money too fast. Read more ...

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Budget 2014 panel reaction: Michael Smith

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

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Financial Planner's Budget 2014 Panel: Michael Smith, co-owner and director of IFP Accredited Financial Planning FirmTM, Chamberlyns. Read more ...

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Budget 2014 panel reaction: James Thompson

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

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Financial Planner's Budget 2014 Panel: James Thompson, director, Taylor Patterson Read more ...

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Budget 2014: Chancellor Osborne's speech in full

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

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The full text of Chancellor George Osborne's 2014 Budget speech to the Commons today.
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Budget 2014: Isa providers welcome £15k 'Super Isa'

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

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Investment providers have welcomed the Chancellor's decision to merge cash and investment Isas and raise the Isa allowance to £15,000 a year. Read more ...