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SVM hires former Widows and Fidelity execs as directors
Written by JamesEdinburgh-based SVM Asset Management has appointed Jonathan Beckett and Jonathan Hewitt as non-executive directors to its main board.
Tilney recruits Financial Planner from St James's Place
Written by JamesUK wealth management group Tilney has appointed Grant Morrice as a Financial Planner.
The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has backed comments made by Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the FCA, and Charles Randell, chairman of the FCA about the need to simplify the parameter between regulated and unregulated activity.
Financial Services Consumer Panel calls for automatic upgrades
Written by JamesThe Financial Services Consumer Panel has published new research which looks at the potential detriment for consumers of being trapped in poorly performing financial services products.
Half of drawdown retirees unaware they can vary income
Written by JamesHundreds of thousands of DIY drawdown investors are unaware they can scale back or stop their withdrawals, putting them in danger of draining their retirement savings too rapidly, according to new research for Zurich.
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Law firm partner Richard Cranfield is set to become the next chairman of platform Transact’s holding company IntegraFin.
Schroders launches India Equity Fund for UK investors
Written by JamesSchroders has launched an India Equity Fund for UK investors.
DB advice demand ‘strong’ but supply ‘hampered’ says report
Written by JamesAccording to adviser research from Aegon the demand for DB advice remains strong with nine out of 10 advisers, who are or have been active in advising on defined benefits, saying there are still many individuals who would benefit from taking advice.
The new chief executive of The Pensions Regulator (TPR), Charles Counsell has set out how he will lead the organisation and vowed ‘robust protection’ for savers.