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Wednesday, 28 December 2022 07:29

CISI's Amyr Rocha Lima: Are clients overwhelmed?

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Looking ahead to 2023, as Financial Planners we must be aware of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the world of Financial Planning.

Monday, 27 February 2023 10:35

PFS's Matthew Connell: Consumer Duty requirements

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The Consumer Duty is set to come into force for new and existing products in July. Many firms will already be putting their customers first and be compliant with Consumer Duty but the cost-of-living crisis has underlined the importance to all firms of placing clients at the heart of their business agenda.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to flesh out the growth plan he outlined in January when he announces his Budget in March.

Wealth manager Utmost International said it attracted £4.2bn gross flows and secured £1.3bn net flows for 2022 despite “a challenging macroeconomic and inflationary backdrop.”

The FCA has secured more than £100,000 to repay consumer victims of Mohammed Maricar, who set up a forex ‘trading academy’ that used WhatsApp to provide unauthorised investment advice.