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Wealth management trade body PIMFA has called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to urgently clarify its expectations around its new Consumer Duty.
FCA to accept sandbox applications year-round
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Conduct Authority has made its regulatory sandbox available for applications year-round as it enhances its offering.
Former Cazenove Planning head joins Irwin Mitchell
Written by Kat MitchellFormer Cazenove head of Financial Planning David Austin has joined the wealth management arm of law firm Irwin Mitchell as a non-executive director.
FCA tells firms to review pay with diversity in mind
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to remuneration committee chairmen at financial services firms telling them to review pay with diversity and inclusion in mind.
Foster Denovo pilots workplace sustainability programme
Written by Kat MitchellNational advice firm Foster Denovo is piloting a new workplace sustainability programme based on psychology and neuroscience.
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PFS reveals ‘financial freedom’ theme for virtual conference
Written by Kat MitchellThe Personal Finance Society (PFS) has revealed ‘financial freedom’ will be the theme for its virtual conference in November.
Fraudster jailed for 9 years for failing to pay back £5.76m
Written by Kat MitchellFraudster Jolan Saunders has been jailed for almost 9 years for failing to pay his confiscation order.
Wealth manager Tilney Smith & Williamson has appointed Chris Grigg as its new chair as Will Samuel departs after four years at the helm.
Investment company purchases on adviser platforms rise 22%
Written by Kat MitchellPurchases of investment companies on adviser platforms reached a new quarterly high of £368m in the first quarter of the year, according to a new report.