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The FCA's controversial open-ended property fund changes could be a sensible move long term, according to Cedric Bucher, CEO of property firm Hearthstone Investments.
Expect more adviser acquisitions soon says IWP
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Planning community can expect to see more acquisitions soon from Independent Wealth Planners, chief executive David Inglesfield has told Financial Planning Today magazine's latest issue.
Financial Planning firm MAC Financial has acquired the business of Island Financial Solutions (IFS).
45-64 year olds in dark about retirement 'number'
Written by Kat MitchellOver half (53%) of 45-64-year-olds have never calculated when they can afford to retire, according to new research.
Millions of public sector workers may need pensions advice
Written by Kat MitchellMillions of public sector workers may need financial advice to guide them through their pension options as the Government decides how to respond to the McCloud judgment on age discrimination.
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Pension savers confused over definition of advice
Written by Kat MitchellMany pension savers who think they have received regulated financial advice before accessing a pension have not, according to a new report.
Majority of retirees wish they had worked for longer
Written by Kat MitchellOver three quarters (85%) of retired people over 50 think they retired too early, according to a new survey.
Planning arm grows despite revenue drop at Charles Stanley
Written by Kat MitchellWealth management and Financial Planning group Charles Stanley has reported a 6.8% reduction in group revenue for the second quarter of its financial year but the Financial Planning division grew in the first half of its financial year.
Outflows lead to flat start to the year for Brooks Macdonald
Written by Kat MitchellDFM, wealth manager and Chartered Financial Planner Brooks Macdonald has seen investment performance offset by net outflows, leaving funds under management down 1.9%, in its first quarter of their financial year.