The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has set an interim levy of £60m for investment intermediaries.
Read more ...FSCS imposes 'unwelcome' £60m interim levy on advisers
- Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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FSA platform paper to be issued within weeks
- Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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The Financial Services Authority has announced it plans to publish a consultation paper on platforms by the end of March.
Read more ...Savings pots are increasing for the over-55s
- Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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Saving pots of the over-55s have risen by 24 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest Aviva real retirement report.
Read more ...L&G sees profits fall but assets grow in investment division
- Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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Legal and General saw its profits before tax fall from £1.1bn to £956m in 2011, according to its preliminary results today.
Read more ...Aggressive tax-avoidance scheme shut down by the Treasury
- Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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HM Treasury has shut down an ‘aggressive’ tax avoidance scheme involving property business loss relief.
Read more ...Bank considers how to prevent conflict between two bodies
- Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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Monetary Policy Committee member Paul Fisher believes conflict between the MPC and the Financial Policy Committee is unlikely.
Read more ...FSA identifies consumers' fears over financial services
- Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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The Financial Services Authority has published a list of the main risks facing consumers in the financial services sector.
Read more ...Standard Life sees profits fall but strong performance on its platforms
- Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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Standard Life has seen a six per cent drop in profits, according to its preliminary results issued today.
Read more ...Over 100 advisers sign up for RDR alternative assessment
- Monday, 12 March 2012
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New Model Business Academy has received over 100 applications for its QCF Level 4 alternative assessment.
Read more ...Last day for discounted IFP Ethics conference tickets
- Monday, 12 March 2012
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Today (Monday 12 March) is the last day to buy discounted tickets for the Institute of Financial Planning’s ethics conference.
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