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CPI inflation dropped back to 10.7% in November - from 11.1% in October - as petrol prices fell.
FSCS compensation funding review moves forward
Written by Kat MitchellThe FCA is to review Financial Services Compensation Scheme limits and funding class thresholds in the next step in its plans to improve the compensation framework.
The FCA has called for views on potential disclosure rules to replace the Packaged Retail Investments and Insurance Products (PRIIPs) regime and the Undertaking of Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) rules.
NS&I is to increase rates across its Premium Bonds, Direct Saver, Income Bonds and Investment Account products from the start of January.
Nucleus to encourage more women to become Planners
Written by Kat MitchellAdviser platform Nucleus has launched a charitable foundation which will encourage more women to become Financial Planners.
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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and Fitch Learning have partnered to help more people from less privileged backgrounds enter financial services.
SJP launches disabled workers recruitment drive
Written by Kat MitchellWealth manager St James’s Place (SJP) has launched a recruitment drive to help those with disabilities train as financial advisers.
Chancellor’s Edinburgh Reforms win industry backing
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Planning and wealth management sectors have welcomed radical proposals from the Chancellor to shake-up financial services regulation via the Edinburgh Reforms.
UK Gross Domestic Product rose by 0.5% in October following a 0.6% drop in September.