The Treasury Select Committee is concerned about the accountability of the Financial Conduct Authority.
Read more ...Treasury Select Committee expresses concern over Financial Conduct Authority
- Wednesday, 29 February 2012
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FSA proposes changes to pension transfer analysis
- Wednesday, 29 February 2012
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The Financial Services Authority is consulting on proposals to change pension transfer analysis after criticising certain advisers for taking a “mechanistic” approach.
Read more ...RSM Tenon cuts jobs after seeing fall in profits
- Wednesday, 29 February 2012
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Accountancy and advisory firm RSM Tenon has begun cutting significant numbers of its 3,000 staff in a bid to save £14m annually.
Read more ...Consumer Panel questions consumers' role in financial decisions
- Thursday, 01 March 2012
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The Financial Services Consumer Panel believes it is unreasonable for consumers to be expected to take responsibility for financial decisions.
Read more ...HMRC clarifies VAT exemptions for customers seeking a financial product
- Thursday, 01 March 2012
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HM Revenue and Customs has clarified guidance regarding VAT exemptions for advisers.
Read more ...Aviva outlines new workplace pension proposition
- Friday, 02 March 2012
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Aviva has outlined the contents of its new WorkLife auto-enrolment and workplace pension proposition.
Read more ...Total number of IFP Accredited Financial Planning Firms tops 40
- Friday, 02 March 2012
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The Institute of Financial Planning has announced five more firms have joined its prestigious Accredited Financial Planning FirmsTM register.
Read more ...Brooks Macdonald named best financial firm to work for by Sunday Times
- Friday, 02 March 2012
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Wealth management firm Brooks Macdonald has been named the best financial firm to work for, according to the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For survey.
Read more ...Scottish Widows identifies financially vulnerable groups
- Monday, 05 March 2012
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Scottish Widows has identified a ‘risk triangle’ of people failing to save, according to its sixth Savings and Investments report.
Read more ...Tax changes mean tax-planning is growing in importance for clients
- Monday, 05 March 2012
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Potential changes to the tax system after the Budget are a chance for advisers to offer value to their clients, according to Standard Life.
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