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FCA launches court action after investors lose £30m+ in UCIS
KevinThe FCA has launched High Court proceedings against a company and two individuals over alleged links to care home investments which saw investors lose more than £30m.
Financial advisers who seek referrals from solicitors and accountants have seen a surge in new client enquiries, according to new research.
Research by consultancy Fitz Partners has revealed that 33% of asset managers across Europe now offer ‘early-bird’ discounts of up to 47% to promote new funds.
Financial adviser network and wealth manager Tavistock Investments is closing a number of offices and axing staff in a £750,000 cost-cutting drive as it prepares to launch its own platform.
The Chartered Insurance Institute is to end ‘gap-filling’ as an option for financial advisers applying for a Statement of Professional Standing from the end of August 2021.
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Quilter urges online investment scams legislation
Written by Kat MitchellWealth management and Financial Planning firm Quilter has called for new legislation to protect consumers from the dangers of online investment scams.
Women need to work past 100 to match male pensions
Written by Kat MitchellThe gender pension gap has closed to just 1% but the Coronavirus pandemic threatens to make the savings gap worse with women needing to work beyond 100 to match men's pension pot.
Insurance heavyweight to take chair at Brewin
Written by Kat MitchellToby Strauss has been appointed as the next chairman of wealth manager and Financial Planner Brewin Dolphin when Simon Miller steps down in February 2021.
Former Old Mutual vice-chairman and Skandia CEO Peter Mann has launched a new IFA firm consolidator, Radiant Financial Group, with insurance industry heavyweight Simon Cogman-Hellier.