Seccl, the Octopus-owned investment platform, has launched a new ‘low cost’ online-only SIPP.
Read more ...3 accused of involvement in £700,000 of illegal pension loans
- Friday, 07 October 2022
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Two former pension trustees and a professional adviser aged 85 will face court for allegedly making illegal loans and investments.
Read more ...CISI reveals winners of Financial Planning Awards
- Friday, 07 October 2022
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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the professional body for Certified Financial Planners, has announced the winners of its Financial Planning Awards 2022.
Read more ...700,000 retirees preparing to return to work
- Friday, 07 October 2022
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More than 700,000 retirees are preparing to return to work to cope with the cost of living crisis, according to a new survey.
Read more ...FSCS pays £180m in 5 months as 7 more firms default
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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FSCS declared seven failed firms in default in August and September, it reported today - opening the door to compensation claims from customers.
Read more ...FSCS to close £115m LCF compensation scheme
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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The FSCS is to close its compensation scheme for victims of the failed £237m mini-bond provider London Capital & Finance (LCF).
Read more ...Wren Sterling buys £250m AUM Midlands Planner
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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Expanding Nottingham-based Financial Planner Wren Sterling has acquired Midlands-based Chartered Financial Planner HB&O Financial Services.
Read more ...Crisis-hit pension savers face scam risk FCA warns
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
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New FCA research published today warns that 1 in 4 consumers are considering withdrawing pension savings early because of the cost of living crisis and, as a consequence, are facing a higher risk of being scammed.
Read more ...1 in 5 pension savers may halt payments - PLSA
- Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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One in five pension scheme members may reduce or halt their contributions to cope with the cost of living crisis, according to a new survey by a leading pension trade body.
Read more ...Succession acquires £800m AUA Planner firm
- Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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Wealth manager and Financial Planner Succession Wealth - recently bought by Aviva for £385m - has acquired £800m AUA Yorkshire-based Financial Planner G+E Wealth Management for an undisclosed sum.
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