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The FCA has stepped in to bar South Wales adviser firm David Stock & Co Limited (DS&C) - which advised BSPS clients on pension transfers - from disposing of assets without permission.
Third are saving less to meet rising living costs
Written by Kat MitchellA third (36%) of UK adults are saving less due to rising living costs, according to new research.
72% of Britons risk pension beneficiary delays
Written by Kat MitchellAlmost three quarters (72%) of UK adults have never completed an expression of wish form for their pension.
Platform and SIPP provider AJ Bell has reported total customer numbers rose 21% over the past year and 5% in the past quarter to 418,309, according to its Q2 trading update.
Wealth manager St James’s Place (SJP) has added two new tools for partners to help them to identify and support clients showing signs of financial vulnerability.
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6 in 10 Financial Planners struggling with workloads
Written by Kat MitchellSix in ten Financial Planners are struggling with heavy workloads, identifying them as the greatest cause of work-related pressure, according to a new report.
Scam warnings flagged for 7 in 10 pension transfers
Written by Kat MitchellSeven in ten pension transfer requests made in March showed indicators according to the XPS Pension Scam Flag Index.
Workers failing to save enough for retirement say Planners
Written by Kat MitchellWhilst the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows auto-enrolment has boosted workplace pension participation, it has also shown that most are not saving enough for retirement, according to Financial Planners.
FCA diversity disclosure rules come into force
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Conduct Authority has finalised new rules requiring listed firms to disclose progress against diversity targets.