Over 400 financial services firms have signed up to support the Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter but there are signs the progress women have made into moving into more senior positions is beginning to plateau.
Read more ...FCA board approves final appointed rep rules
- Thursday, 25 August 2022
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The board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved final changes to new rules for appointed representatives, paving the way for the new rules to come into force from December.
Read more ...Inflation hits retirement plans of 3 in 4 over 55s
- Thursday, 25 August 2022
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Three quarters (73%) of retirement savers either can’t afford to retire or were unsure if they could afford to retire, according to a new report.
Read more ...Pension transfer numbers rise 41%
- Wednesday, 24 August 2022
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The number of pension transfers rose by 41% in July, the highest level recorded since January.
Read more ...Novia turns to Investec for new CTO
- Wednesday, 24 August 2022
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Adviser platform Novia has hired former Investec Wealth & Investment CTO Eden Scrivenger as chief technology officer.
Read more ...Half UK savers expect to empty emergency savings
- Wednesday, 24 August 2022
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Over half (54%) of UK savers expect to use up all of their emergency savings as the cost-of-living crisis puts pressure on households, according to a new report.
Read more ...Watchdog to establish ESG advisory committee
- Wednesday, 24 August 2022
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to establish a new advisory committee to work on ESG issues.
Read more ...FPSB sets date for World Financial Planning Day 2022
- Wednesday, 24 August 2022
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The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) has revealed the date for its 6th World Financial Planning Day.
Read more ...FCA issues warnings over 2 unauthorised advice firms
- Wednesday, 24 August 2022
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued warnings over two firms offering financial advice without its authorisation.
Read more ...Young clients let down by advisers over ESG – report
- Tuesday, 23 August 2022
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Over half (59%) of investors under the age of 35 who use a wealth manager would invest more if their money was weighted to responsible investing, according to a new report.
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