Long Covid cases notified by employers with group income protection (IP) policies have surged over the past year, according to Aviva.
Read more ...FCA may allow temporary Russian asset ring fencing
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
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The FCA is to consult on allowing fund managers to ring-fence or 'side pocket' sanctioned Russian investments so the funds could continue to trade.
Read more ...Tilney Smith & Williamson doubles Newcastle office
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
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Financial Planner Tilney Smith & Williamson, which is re-branding to Evelyn Partners this summer, is to expand its presence in the North East with the Newcastle office doubling in size.
Read more ...Perspective snaps up 4 adviser firms
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
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Perspective Financial, the rapidly expanding Financial Planning and wealth management group, has acquired four adviser firms to notch up a milestone of 50 takeovers so far.
Read more ...Tenet opens fourth regional advice hub
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
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Adviser network Tenet has opened a fourth regional hub in Lichfield as it expands its owned advice business Tenet&You.
Read more ...Nearly 500 pension transfers trigger anti-scam interviews
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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A total of 488 people have so far completed a Pensions Safeguarding Guidance anti-scam interview since the new FCA pension transfer rules were introduced at the end of November.
Read more ...Planners concerned about threat of base rate rise
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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Financial Planners have shared concerns about the potential impact of a further rate rise by the Bank of England.
Read more ...Unique acquires fellow Openwork network Planner
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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Unique Financial Planning has acquired Watford-based Gerrard Byrne Financial Services (GBFS).
Read more ...FCA bites back against watchdog’s LCF criticisms
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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The Financial Conduct Authority has bitten back against accusations made by the Complaints Commissioner criticising the FCA register's role in the London Capital & Finance’s mini-bonds debacle.
Read more ...2 in 3 pension transfers show scam signs
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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The latest data on pension transfers from pension firm XPS suggests a “significant increase” in the proportion showing signs of potential scam activity.
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