Adviser platform Parmenion plans to introduce tiered adviser charging on its platform this summer to support evolving business models in advice firms, it said.
Read more ...Government urged to rethink lifetime provider proposals
- Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has joined other trade bodies in urging the government to think again on its proposals for lifetime provider pension pots.
Read more ...Fintel confident of 'strategic progress' after 4 acquisitions
- Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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Fintech and adviser support services firm Fintel, owner of SimplyBiz and Defaqto, has reported making “strategic progress” in a trading update published today.
Read more ...Whitehall Group launches commercial property SIPP
- Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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SSAS specialist Whitehall Group has launched a new self-invested personal pension (SIPP) plan focusing on commercial property and standard assets which it said marks a return to the "original purpose of SIPPs."
Read more ...91% of pension funds underperform trackers
- Monday, 20 May 2024
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Nine out of 10 UK pension funds (91%) have underperformed a FTSE All Share tracker over 10 years, new figures show.
Read more ...Troubled WH Ireland in talks over capital markets sale
- Monday, 20 May 2024
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Troubled wealth manager and Financial Planner WH Ireland has confirmed that it is in discussions over the possible sale of its capital markets division as it continues to seek to stabilise the firm.
Read more ...State pensioners miss out on £470m
- Monday, 20 May 2024
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Inaccurate national insurance records have led to state pensioners missing out on £470m due to them, according to new data published by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Read more ...Abrdn cuts fees on Wrap platform
- Monday, 20 May 2024
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Investment manager and Financial Planner Abrdn has simplified the charging structure on its Wrap platform, including cutting prices by up to 15bps.
Read more ...Barnett Waddingham appoints 4 managing partners
- Monday, 20 May 2024
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Expanding pension consultancy Barnett Waddingham has appointed four new managing partners to support its growth strategy, the firm said.
Read more ...Fake trader jailed for 6 years over £19m fraud
- Monday, 20 May 2024
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Fake trader Guy Flintham - who splashed out more than £1m of investors' money on a "extravagant lifestyle" - has been jailed for six years over a £19m unauthorised Ponzi-style investment scheme.
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