The number of whistleblowing reports rose by 15% (year-on-year) to 322 in the third quarter of this year.
Read more ...MiFID rules to transfer to FCA in 2025
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
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The firm-facing requirements of the MiFID regulations are to be transferred into FCA Handbook rules next year.
Read more ...4 in 5 advisers want auto-enrolment changes
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
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Over eight in 10 advisers (83%) want increases to auto-enrolment minimum contributions, a lower minimum age, or both, according to a new report.
Read more ...Retirement planning only begins at 55 for many - report
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
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Many people are failing to prioritise retirement planning until age 55, according to a new report which paints a worrying picture of late or poor preparation.
Read more ...Ex-HMRC officer sentenced for financial adviser-linked crime
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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A sacked HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officer who abused her position to help her husband launder £3.3m of criminal money has been sentenced today.
Read more ...1 in 5 expect to retire before 60
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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A fifth (19%) of savers expect to be able to retire before the age of 60, according to a new report.
Read more ...Hargreaves Lansdown adds 5 online VCTs
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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Platform provider Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a new online venture capital trust (VCT) investment service.
Read more ...DB pension transfer values fall following Budget
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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Defined benefit pension transfer values fell to their lowest value in a year in October due to uncertainty around the Chancellor’s Budget, according to XPS’ index.
Read more ...FSCS declares Leeds-based adviser firm in default
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared Leeds-based pension transfer adviser Gainsborough Financial Services (FRN: 145971) in default.
Read more ...FCA advice shake up to focus on pensions
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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The FCA’s upcoming advice guidance proposals will focus on helping consumers understand their choices around pensions, according to the regulator’s chief operating officer Emily Shepperd.
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