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In a trading update today XPS Pensions Group reported revenue from continuing operations rose by 20% for the year ending 31 March 2024.
Equity Release Council publishes adviser 'Duty' guidance
Written by Kat MitchellThe Equity Release Council, the trade body for equity release providers, has published a new Consumer Duty-friendly guide to help financial advisers communicate more clearly and simply with clients about equity release.
FSCS opens probe into Dorset firms over BSPS advice
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme has launched an investigation into a duo of connected Dorset financial adviser firms following advice given to members of the British Steel Pension Scheme.
The latest edition of Financial Planning Today magazine, the premium title for Financial Planning and Paraplanning professionals, has been published. To view click on the cover below or this link: https://bit.ly/2ZdVXWz
Over £612m was lost to investment fraud in 2023, according to new data from crime reporting service Action Fraud.
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The number of people struggling to meet financial commitments has fallen by 3.5m since last year, according to new figures published today by the FCA.
The FCA is proposing to increase its minimum and flat rate fees, as well as application fees, by an average 8.75% which could mean Financial Planners facing an overall hike in charges of 4.9%.
Discretionary wealth manager Quilter Cheviot International has hired three Financial Planners to expand its Financial Planning proposition for international clients serviced by its Jersey office.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared Farnham, Hampshire-based Finsbury Financial Limited (FRN: 503294) as failed.