Peter Kettell IFA (FRN: 209563), an adviser firm based in Sheffield, has been declared in default today by the FSCS, the industry compensation safety net.
Read more ...Editor’s Comment: AI - powerful ally or risky partner?
- Friday, 17 October 2025
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I was pleased to see this week that the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI) has joined with other professional bodies in urging stronger governance on the ethical threats for financial professionals in using AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Read more ...HMRC seizes £1m in money laundering raid
- Friday, 17 October 2025
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HMRC investigators have seized over £1.1m following a raid on a money service business in London.
Read more ...FCA calls on firms to take action over romance scams
- Friday, 17 October 2025
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Financial services firms are missing opportunities to prevent romance scams, according to the FCA.
Read more ...FSCS declares firm in default over ‘missing’ payments
- Friday, 17 October 2025
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The FSCS has declared a Scottish adviser firm in default after it appeared that insurance premiums, and potentially investment contributions, were not being passed on to providers.
Read more ...Former Aviva CEO David Barral dies in car crash
- Thursday, 16 October 2025
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Former Aviva CEO David Barral, 63, died in a car crash on Tuesday when his Aston Martin DBX SUV hit a tree off the A58 in Wetherby, Yorkshire.
Read more ...FCA opens probe into fixed rate bond provider Moneda
- Thursday, 16 October 2025
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The FCA has launched an investigation into ‘fixed rate return’ bond provider the Moneda Capital Group and is investigating a number of people associated with the business.
Read more ...CISI calls for AI ethics framework
- Thursday, 16 October 2025
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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI) has joined other professional bodies in calling for stronger governance on the ethical threats for financial professionals using AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Read more ...Transact assets rise 16% to new record high
- Thursday, 16 October 2025
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Funds under direction for adviser platform Transact rose 16% over the past year to a new record high of £74.2bn as at 30 September (30 September 2024: £64.1bn).
Read more ...2 in 3 advisers expect Corporation Tax rise
- Thursday, 16 October 2025
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Two thirds of financial advisers (64%) expect a rise in Corporation Tax in the Budget on 26 November, according to new research.
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