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Abrdn adds Consumer Duty support materials for advisers
Written by Kat MitchellAsset manager Abrdn has developed materials to help advisers prepare for the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new Consumer Duty rules.
Alex Burghart MP appointed as new Pensions Minister
Written by Kat MitchellAlex Burghart MP has been appointed as the new Pensions Minister, following the departure of long-serving predecessor Guy Opperman MP.
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts for April to August rose 12% year on year to £2.9bn, according to new data this morning from HMRC.
FCA issues Link with £50m fine warning over Woodford
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Conduct Authority has issued Link Fund Solutions a draft Warning Notice with a proposed penalty of £50m over its handling of the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund.
Transact adds Blackrock MPS as parent continues tax battle
Written by Kat MitchellAdviser platform Transact has added a Blackrock-run model portfolio service (MPS) to extend its choice of discretionary investment managers.
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The financial management arm of Scottish law firm Gilson Gray has acquired North Berwick-based Wallace Financial Planning a ‘seven-figure’ deal.
The Chartered Insurance Institute and its subsidiary, the Personal Finance Society - the professional body for Chartered Financial Planners - have issued a joint statement today stating they have reached “an agreement in principle” on a range of disputes between the two bodies.
Chartered Wealth Manager joins Evelyn Bristol team
Written by Kat MitchellPaul Morris has joined Financial Planner and wealth manager Evelyn Partners’ Bristol team as a Financial Planning director.
FSCS declares 2 pension advice firms in default
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared two pension advice firms in default.