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London-based Chartered Financial Planning Firm Capital Asset Management has hired a business development director as it gears up for a growth push.
Industry execs join to launch Financial Planner business
Written by Kat MitchellSenior executives from accountancy firm Beavis Morgan and general insurance firm Jelf have teamed up to launch a new Bristol-based Financial Planning business with plans to acquire adviser firms.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme until the end of March, with the government paying up to 80% of wages.
The Competition and Markets Authority has ordered platform engine provider FNZ to sell rival and takeover target GBST over fears that millions of UK pension savers and investors could face worse service and higher prices.
FCA bans 3 financial advisers after sex offences
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Conduct Authority has banned 3 financial advisers from working in financial services indefinitely - including one in jail for sexual assault - following findings of misconduct.
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Responsible investment fund sales hit £7.1bn
Written by Kat MitchellResponsible investment funds saw net retail sales of £7.1bn for the year-to-date, up from £1.9bn for the first three quarters of 2019.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the savings habits of UK individuals with 40% now putting money aside, according to a new report.
Bank of England holds base rate and injects £150bn QE
Written by Kat MitchellThe Bank of England has released another £150bn of quantitative easing (QE) to help prop up the economy as it enters a second national lockdown today.
FCA’s Rathi warns no quick fix for levy crisis
Written by Kat MitchellThe new chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Nikhil Rathi has said it will take two or three years to address the rising costs of the Financial Services Compensation (FSCS) scheme levy.