New research suggests that Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are at the heart of many people’s retirement savings strategy.
Read more ...MHA MacIntyre Hudson censured by FCA over audit failures
- Thursday, 15 August 2024
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National accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson, which has a wealth management arm, has been censured by the FCA for failing to notify the FCA of rule breaches by firms it had audited.
Read more ...FCA removes CFD firm's permission over suitability failures
- Thursday, 15 August 2024
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The FCA has removed the regulatory permissions of high-risk investment firm Equitrade Markets Ltd (FRN 441877) due to concerns over failures to satisfy the suitability threshold condition.
Read more ...Aegon adds 'red, amber, green' pension comparison tool
- Thursday, 15 August 2024
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Pension provider Aegon has launched a digital red, amber and green-rated comparison service for its workplace pension transfer service.
Read more ...Kingswood to raise £6m from investors to pay debt
- Thursday, 15 August 2024
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Acquisitive wealth manager and Financial Planner Kingswood is to raise a further £6m from investors to meet its debt obligations on previous acquisitions.
Read more ...FCA bans ‘dishonest and reckless’ adviser
- Thursday, 15 August 2024
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The FCA has banned insurance adviser Martin Sarl from working in financial services and fined him £5,021 for acting without honesty and integrity.
Read more ...PFS warns members it will act on online harassment
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
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The Personal Finance Society and parent body, the Chartered Insurance Institute, have warned that they will take action if necessary after a number of "upsetting" incidents of online harassment.
Read more ...Standard Life adds annuity transfer tracker
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
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Standard Life has added Origo’s annuity transfer tracker to enable advisers to see the status of pension to annuity transfers.
Read more ...CISI adds new Guernsey branch President
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI) professional body, which awards the Certified Financial Planner designation in the UK, has appointed Daniel Ogier-Keltie as Guernsey branch committee President.
Read more ...FCA fines high-risk investment firm for offering advice
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
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The FCA has fined Cypriot contract for differences (CFD) firm Forex TB Limited (FXTB) £276,100 for not treating customers fairly and providing investment advice without authorisation.
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