The FCA has today confirmed that it will only partially axe its 'name and shame' proposals for firms under investigation.
Read more ...FCA retains 'name and shame' right for investigated firms
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
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Retirement standard figures should be ‘wake-up call’
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
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Pension experts said that today’s figures from the PLSA about retirement living standards should be a ‘wake-up call’ for savers.
Read more ...Women’s views sought about working in personal finance
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
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The Women’s Wealth Alliance (WWA) has launched a landmark survey of women in person finance to build a picture of the career journeys and lived experiences of women working in the sector.
Read more ...Minimum needed for retirement falls by £1,000: PLSA
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
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The minimum amount a couiple needs in retirement has fallen by £1,000, according to the latest update of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s (PLSA) Retirement Living Standards report.
Read more ...New chair of FCA Financial Services Consumer Panel
- Monday, 02 June 2025
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The FCA has appointed former Work and Pensions Minister Chris Pond as chair of its Financial Services Consumer Panel.
Read more ...£68m private equity bid for Frenkel Topping
- Monday, 02 June 2025
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Salford-based financial adviser and professional services firm Frenkel Topping is in talks over a £68m takeover bid for the company by private equity firm Harwood.
Read more ...Pension professionals warn against salary sacrifice changes
- Monday, 02 June 2025
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Changes to salary sacrifice would cause confusion, reduce benefits to employees, and disincentivise pension savings, the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has warned.
Read more ...PIMFA warns that FCA plans could ‘create confusion’
- Monday, 02 June 2025
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Wealth manager trade body PIMFA has warned that the FCA’s intention to improve consumer outcomes and promote transparency on Consumer Composite Investments (CCIs) could do the opposite.
Read more ...Wealth transfer as important as estate planning to clients
- Monday, 02 June 2025
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Transferring wealth between generations is as important to clients of Financial Planning firms as retirement, a new study reveals.
Read more ...Record advised platform sales of £22bn in first quarter
- Monday, 02 June 2025
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Gross advised platform sales were a record £22.1bn in the first quarter, according to new data.
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