Over £1.3 trillion is languishing in savings accounts paying less than 50% of the Bank of England's base rate of 4.5%, according to a new report.
Read more ...Vowels officially return to aberdeen
- Thursday, 13 March 2025
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Investment manager Abrdn has officially rebranded to aberdeen group plc, formally changing its name yesterday (Wednesday) and moving to an all lower case name including vowels.
Read more ...Annuity rates rise 8% in 12 months
- Thursday, 13 March 2025
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Annuity rates have increased by 8% for a healthy 65-year old over the last 12 months, according to new data.
Read more ...Brooks Macdonald begins share listing move
- Thursday, 13 March 2025
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Wealth Manager and Financial Planner Brooks Macdonald has begun the process of moving its share listing from AIM to the London Stock Exchange main market.
Read more ...Industry group urges more vulnerability guidance from FCA
- Thursday, 13 March 2025
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The Consumer Duty Alliance, the not-for-profit industry group supporting advisers with their Duty commitments, has called for the FCA to issue more sector-specific guidance on vulnerability.
Read more ...Fifth person charged over £3.9m investment scam
- Thursday, 13 March 2025
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John Dobbs has been charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation over an unauthorised investment scheme which defrauded investors out of £3.9m.
Read more ...More pensioners dragged into income tax - HMRC stats
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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There were 7.13m pensioners paying tax in the 2022/23 tax year, a 6% increase year on year, according to the latest data from HMRC.
Read more ...FCA scales back ‘name and shame’ and diversity rules
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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The FCA has confirmed that it will partially axe its 'name and shame' proposals for firms under investigation.
Read more ...FCA says ESG rules do not prevent investment in defence
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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The FCA has clarified that defence companies should not be treated differently to firms in other sectors when it comes to its sustainability regulations.
Read more ...PFS publishes Consumer Duty good practice guide
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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The Personal Finance Society has produced a new good practice guide for the Consumer Duty, consolidating key resources for financial advisers.
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