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The FCA has confirmed that it will begin regulating pre-paid funeral plans from 29 July.
A last minute decision by the Government to scrap plans for a 'get-out clause' which would have allowed some pension savers to avoid a rise in the Normal Minimum Pension Age will help cut down on scams, according to pensions experts.
Capital Gains Tax receipts are forecast to more than double from £9.2bn in 2021/22 to £19.7bn in 2026/27, according to Government predictions.
Responsible investment funds dominate inflows
Written by Kat MitchellResponsible investment funds made up two third of September total fund inflows, the latest Investment Association data has revealed.
Pandemic changes long-term attitudes to remote advice
Written by Kat MitchellThe Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that clients want to interact with their financial adviser on a long-term basis, according to a new report.
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The Bank of England has held its base rate at 0.1% today despite predictions of a rise to 0.25%.
LCF victims to receive compensation offers by April
Written by Kat MitchellAll remaining eligible London Capital & Finance (LCF) bondholders will receive an offer of compensation from the Government’s compensation scheme by 20 April 2022.
Complaint against FCA over delays is rejected
Written by Kat MitchellThe Complaints Commissioner has ruled in favour of the FCA over a complaint by a financial adviser unhappy about delays to their Approved Persons application.
Robo-advisers will have a hard time cracking the over-50s market with most in this demographic likely to reject an online-only automated service, according to new research.