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1 in 2 firms would fail if key personnel were lost - report
- Monday, 23 September 2013
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More than half of companies (55 per cent) would cease trading if they lost one or more key people to illness, long-term incapacity or death.
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iShares to close 15 ETFs after business review
- Monday, 23 September 2013
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ETF provider iShares has closed 15 ETFs following its acquisition of Credit Suisse earlier this year and a review of the entire fund range across the two companies
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Allum hails "passionate" people at first Paraplanner Powwow
- Friday, 20 September 2013
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Richard Allum, organiser of the first ever Paraplanner Powwow, says the event yesterday was successful because of the "talented and passionate" people who took part.
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STEP Private Client Awards hosted by Clare Balding
- Friday, 20 September 2013
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Five leading industry figures and 15 firms were honoured at the STEP Private Client Awards 2013/14, which were announced this week at an awards ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
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David Ingram appointed PFS president for 2013/14
- Friday, 20 September 2013
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David Ingram ACII, CertPFS, a chartered insurance practitioner, was appointed President of the Personal Finance Society for 2013/14 at the AGM in London this week.
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FCA fines JPMorgan Chase Bank £137m for "London Whale" failings
- Thursday, 19 September 2013
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The Financial Conduct Authority has fined JPMorgan Chase Bank £137m for serious failings related to its Chief Investment Office (CIO). Without a discount for early settlement the fine would have been £196m.
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OFT agrees reforms to £275bn UK DC pensions sector
- Thursday, 19 September 2013
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The OFT has agreed with business and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) on reforms to the £275bn defined contribution (DC) workplace pension market after it found some savers fail to receive "value for money."
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First Paraplanner Powwow gets under way in giant teepees
- Thursday, 19 September 2013
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The first ever Paraplanner Powwow – billed as an 'unconference' for Paraplanners – has got under way today (19 Sept) in Northamptonshire under giant teepees.
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1 in 5 Britons says they will never be able to retire
- Wednesday, 18 September 2013
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One in five workers (19 per cent) in the UK expect that they will never be able to afford to retire fully, according to HSBC's The Future of Retirement report.
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Trustworthiness is top priority when looking for a financial adviser
- Wednesday, 18 September 2013
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Trustworthiness is the number one consideration when choosing a financial adviser, according to a survey carried out by a global independent financial advisory group.
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