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Two fraudsters sentenced over bitcoin scam
Written by Kat MitchellTwo fraudsters who conned a man out of £5,000 in a bitcoin scam have been sentenced.
Life expectancy drops for first time since 1980s
Written by Kat MitchellThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a decline in life expectancy among men for the first time since the figures began being collected in the 1980s.
The female adviser gap in the financial advice sector is starting to narrow but more needs to be done to attract women, according to advice network The Openwork Partnership.
More fraudsters using social media to push scams
Written by Kat MitchellFraud losses leapt by 30% in the first half of the year as criminals turned to investment frauds increasingly pushed via social media.
Exclusive: True Potential CEO warns about high bids for firms
Written by Kat MitchellDaniel Harrison, chief executive of recently-acquired Financial Planning and wealth management firm True Potential, has warned owners of Financial Planning firms to beware of over-generous offers for their businesses.
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Fintech and consulting firm Altus has launched a pre-recorded video training series for financial services professionals on how to work with vulnerable customers.
FCA CEO pledges tougher regulatory approach
Written by Kat MitchellFCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi has pledged to adopt a tougher approach for the regulator in a speech at the Lord Mayor’s City Banquet at Mansion House last night.
Nearly 4 in 10 consumers (39%) say they are are more likely to buy protection insurance as a result of their experiences during the pandemic, particularly the impact on others.
A father and son duo behind a failed SIPP firm - which saw investors hand over nearly £92m - have been banned as directors after repaying themselves over £1.3m ahead of creditors.