Fintech and consulting firm Altus has launched a pre-recorded video training series for financial services professionals on how to work with vulnerable customers.
Read more ...FCA CEO pledges tougher regulatory approach
- Thursday, 23 September 2021
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FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi has pledged to adopt a tougher approach for the regulator in a speech at the Lord Mayor’s City Banquet at Mansion House last night.
Read more ...Pandemic fuels rise in protection insurance interest
- Wednesday, 22 September 2021
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Nearly 4 in 10 consumers (39%) say they are are more likely to buy protection insurance as a result of their experiences during the pandemic, particularly the impact on others.
Read more ...Failed SIPP duo banned after paying themselves £1.3m
- Wednesday, 22 September 2021
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A father and son duo behind a failed SIPP firm - which saw investors hand over nearly £92m - have been banned as directors after repaying themselves over £1.3m ahead of creditors.
Read more ...134,000 state pensioners underpaid by £1bn
- Wednesday, 22 September 2021
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A damning report from the National Audit Office out today has revealed that 134,000 state pensioners were underpaid by an average of £8,900 each - with some underpayments dating back to 1985.
Read more ...Mattioli Woods chairman to step down
- Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Joanne Lake, chairman of wealth manager and SIPP provider Mattioli Woods, is to step down next month.
Read more ...Pandemic hits women’s pension confidence
- Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Women are now almost twice as likely as men to feel ‘on the back foot’ on retirement planning as the Coronavirus pandemic battered their confidence, according to a new report.
Read more ...Paraplanners Assembly conference may go hybrid in 2022
- Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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One of the UK’s biggest Paraplanning events is considering a return to a live event next year - but with the option for attendees to take part virtually instead.
Read more ...Covid-19 deaths help fuel surge in IHT receipts
- Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Inheritance tax receipts rose 35% between April and August, up a third year on year, with Covid-19 deaths a potential factor in the increase.
Read more ...Fintel revenues up 10% as new strategy bears fruit
- Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Fintel, owner of SimplyBiz and Defaqto, saw revenues up 10% year on year to £31.7m in the first half of 2021.
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