Two thirds (66%) of financial advisers see their main role during the cost-of-living crisis as providing reassurance and peace of mind for clients, according to a new report.
Read more ...Bank of England pushes up base rate to 4.5%
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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The Bank of England today increased its base rate by 25 basis points from 4.25% to 4.5%.
Read more ...Shock as base rate hits 5%
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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The Bank of England today increased its base rate by 50 basis points to 5% - twice the increase expected.
Read more ...3.1m more would consider taking financial advice - survey
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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A new survey suggests that potentially 3.1m more people would consider paying for financial advice but many are held back by a lack of trust.
Read more ...Hurst Point buys City-based Planner Helm Godfrey
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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Private equity-backed wealth manager Hurst Point has acquired well known City-based Financial Planning and wealth management firm Helm Godfrey.
Read more ...1 in 4 advised clients funding adult children
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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A quarter (25%) of financial advisers are working with clients to release funds to help adult children, according to a new report.
Read more ...FSCS opens investigation into investment firm
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has launched an investigation into City-based investment firm Pello Capital (FRN 449720) after FCA concerns about fraud and money laundering.
Read more ...Wren Sterling moves into NI with double acquisition
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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Nottingham-based Financial Planner Wren Sterling has expanded into Northern Ireland with the acquisition of Ralston Bennett Financial Planning and Aspects Financial.
Read more ...M&G-owned PIWA hires 2 senior execs from Abrdn
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
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Professional Independent Wealth Advice (PIWA), part of the now M&G Wealth-owned Sandringham Financial Partners, has hired a new joint CEO and new COO from Abrdn.
Read more ...FCA will take 'swift' action if Consumer Duty breached
- Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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The Financial Conduct Authority has warned regulated firms who ignore its upcoming Consumer Duty deadline to expect “swift action.”
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