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Benchmark launches Financial Planning academy
Written by Kat MitchellBenchmark Capital, the owner of several financial and Financial Planning firms, has launched an academy to train the next generation of Chartered Financial Planners.
Scottish wealth manager makes fourth acquisition
Written by Kat MitchellScottish wealth manager Tweed Wealth Management has acquired Inverness-based John Home Wealth Management.
Staff at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have voted to support industrial action against the regulator.
Over-55s turn to equity release to meet daily living costs
Written by Kat MitchellLarger number of UK equity release customers are using the funds to support the cost of day-to-day living, according to a new report.
Former Which? boss to be named interim FCA chair
Written by Kat MitchellRichard Lloyd, former head of consumer organisation Which?, will be named interim chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) according to reports.
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Openwork adds propositions director from Santander
Written by Kat MitchellAdvice network The Openwork Partnership has appointed former Santander Asset Management UK commercial director Rob Askham as propositions director.
Lloyds buys Embark for £390m and plans D2C move
Written by Kat MitchellLloyds Banking Group has completed its acquisition of retirement and wealth management firm Embark Group and shared plans for the launch of an Embark direct-to-consumer investment service.
FCA bars 2 credit brokers from offering investments
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Conduct Authority has removed permissions from two more credit brokers suspected of offering investments as concern grows about a network of credit brokers misusing their permissions.
Acquisitive Financial Planning group Kingswood has acquired Rotherham-based IFA Allotts Financial Services (AFS).