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Probe into FCA mistakes on insurance briefing cost £4m
- Wednesday, 10 December 2014
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An investigation into the FCA's botched handling of a media briefing has cost nearly £4m, it has been revealed.
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Inquiry calls FCA's actions on life insurers "seriously inadequate"
- Wednesday, 10 December 2014
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The FCA has been severely criticised for its handling of a key announcement on life insurance which led to £6billion wiped off major firms shares.
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Actuarial firm launches new ratings portal
- Wednesday, 10 December 2014
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Actuarial firm AKG has launched its own new ratings portal for clients.
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Two senior managers exit Neil Woodford's firm
- Wednesday, 10 December 2014
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Two senior managers at Woodford Investment Management will exit the firm this month.
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Financial Planning firm's £1m goal after buying new offices
- Wednesday, 10 December 2014
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A Financial Planning firm in the north-east of England is aiming to hit the £1million mark for turnover next year as it moves to a brand new headquarters.
Eldon Financial Planning has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds buying a new building in Newton Aycliffe. Staff moved in last week.
Having ended last year with a £750,000 turnover the firm is aiming for seven figures next time.
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A new Paraplanner was recruited in September and another administrator is due to come on board in January, bringing the team's staff to nine.
The new headquarters allow for further recruitment, with enough space for 16 employees.
Joss Harwood CFPCM said: "We've moved because we wanted our own front door, we've been multi-occupancy where we were.
"We needed more space so we've doubled that and given ourselves multiple meeting room and spaces, we're future proofing our business.
"It's a big commitment and a positive thing to do; we're taking a bold step.
"It's a new building, which hasn't been occupied so we've been able to do things as we wanted.
"Now we've arrived we feel comfortable and that it was the right thing to do.
"The clients who've been in so far have been wowed by the place. They have been delighted by the surroundings and set up."
The new office is closer to the A1, bringing greater convenience for clients who largely come from areas such as Sheffield, Derby, Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and north Yorkshire.
One of the first clients to come in to the new offices was one of Ms Harwood's first ever, having met him 26 year ago. Ms Harwood said: "It was lovely at the beginning of this next phase to have such a longstanding client come in."
She said the success of the business has hinged on that kind of longevity in relationships.
The firm is putting resources into the back office functions with the aim to allow Ms Harwood to dedicate most of her time to clients.
Ms Harwood became an indepedent adviser in 1996 and said back in the late 1980s in her early days in direct sales it was a "different world".
During Financial Planning Week firms across the country were offering free surgeries as an introduction to Financial Planning. Ms Harwood explained that Eldon have carried out free surgeries all year around and those who attend go away more informed.
Ms Harwood was buoyant about her firm's future, adding: "We look forward to further demonstrating that offering a proper Financial Planning service gives you a very successful business and enjoyable one to work in."
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Eldon Financial Planning has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds buying a new building in Newton Aycliffe. Staff moved in last week.
Having ended last year with a £750,000 turnover the firm is aiming for seven figures next time.
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A new Paraplanner was recruited in September and another administrator is due to come on board in January, bringing the team's staff to nine.
The new headquarters allow for further recruitment, with enough space for 16 employees.
Joss Harwood CFPCM said: "We've moved because we wanted our own front door, we've been multi-occupancy where we were.
"We needed more space so we've doubled that and given ourselves multiple meeting room and spaces, we're future proofing our business.
"It's a big commitment and a positive thing to do; we're taking a bold step.
"It's a new building, which hasn't been occupied so we've been able to do things as we wanted.
"Now we've arrived we feel comfortable and that it was the right thing to do.
"The clients who've been in so far have been wowed by the place. They have been delighted by the surroundings and set up."
The new office is closer to the A1, bringing greater convenience for clients who largely come from areas such as Sheffield, Derby, Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and north Yorkshire.
One of the first clients to come in to the new offices was one of Ms Harwood's first ever, having met him 26 year ago. Ms Harwood said: "It was lovely at the beginning of this next phase to have such a longstanding client come in."
She said the success of the business has hinged on that kind of longevity in relationships.
The firm is putting resources into the back office functions with the aim to allow Ms Harwood to dedicate most of her time to clients.
Ms Harwood became an indepedent adviser in 1996 and said back in the late 1980s in her early days in direct sales it was a "different world".
During Financial Planning Week firms across the country were offering free surgeries as an introduction to Financial Planning. Ms Harwood explained that Eldon have carried out free surgeries all year around and those who attend go away more informed.
Ms Harwood was buoyant about her firm's future, adding: "We look forward to further demonstrating that offering a proper Financial Planning service gives you a very successful business and enjoyable one to work in."
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Ex-IFP President joins new Financial Planning board
- Tuesday, 09 December 2014
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A former IFP president has been named on a new Financial Planning advisory board set up by a technology firm.
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FCA restructure must be probed - Treasury Committee chairman
- Tuesday, 09 December 2014
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Plans for a major restructure of the FCA will need to undergo close scrutiny before it can be judged whether they address serious concerns, the Treasury Committee's chairman says.
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Employment prospects healthy at finance firms
- Tuesday, 09 December 2014
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There are encouraging employment prospects in the financial services industry, new research suggests.
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FCA senior figures depart in major restructure
- Monday, 08 December 2014
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The Financial Conduct Authority has announced this afternoon that a number of senior figures are set to leave as plans were unveiled to make a wave of structural changes.
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Plans for new third type of ISA expected to reach next phase
- Monday, 08 December 2014
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Plans for a new third kind of ISA are expected to move into the next phase at the end of this week.
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