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Pensions Regulator demands higher standards for DC schemes
- Friday, 11 January 2013
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Firms were positive today about the new standards issued for DC schemes by the Pensions Regulator.
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Bank of England continues to hold interest rates into 2013
- Thursday, 10 January 2013
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The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0.5 per cent and the asset purchase programme at £375bn.
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Ombudsman proposes to increase compulsory levy to £23m
- Thursday, 10 January 2013
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The Financial Ombudsman Service is consulting on a 30 per cent levy increase from £17.7m to £23m.
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No change to RPI measurements says ONS
- Thursday, 10 January 2013
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The Office for National Statistics has declined to change the retail prices index measurements following a consultation but will instead create a third index.
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Former FundsNetwork boss David White joins Zurich
- Thursday, 10 January 2013
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Zurich UK Life has appointed David White as new head of retail, joining from Fidelity Worldwide Investment.
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Changes to RPI measurements could hit pensioners hard
- Wednesday, 09 January 2013
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Advisers are concerned about the possible effects of a change to the retail prices index, expected to be announced tomorrow morning.
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Financial advice sector needs to persuade consumers of its value
- Wednesday, 09 January 2013
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AXA Wealth has said that financial services has a lot more work to do before it is valued by consumers in the same way as other fee-paying professions.
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Retirement incomes continue to fall nationally to £15,300
- Wednesday, 09 January 2013
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Expected retirement incomes have fallen for the second consecutive year to an average of £15,300 and are now 18 per cent lower than they were in 2008.
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Architas outlines guidelines for advisers on capacity for loss
- Tuesday, 08 January 2013
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Architas has urged advisers to check their capacity for loss measures and how they communicate these with their clients.
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F&C adds life cover to its fund range
- Tuesday, 08 January 2013
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F&C has added a life cover option to its RDR-ready Lifestyle fund range and Thames River Distribution Fund.
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