Pressures on government are rising as the cost of pension tax relief continues to increase due mainly to the success of auto-enrolment, according to AJ Bell.
Read more ...New FCA-backed watchdog will fight money laundering
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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A new watchdog has been set up by the government to boost the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, so-called 'dirty money.'
Read more ...SIPP provider parent to quit Gibraltar after CEO's arrest
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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SIPP provider STM Group Plc - which owns UK-based London & Colonial - is to move its HQ from Gibraltar to the UK following the arrest and release last year of its chief executive.
Read more ...SIPP trade body and FSCS go head to head
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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AMPS, the trade association which represents most UK SIPP providers, has written to the FSCS to question its statements on three SIPP providers recently declared in default by the scheme.
Read more ...Government to consider making pension guidance mandatory
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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The government will review proposals to make guidance for people at retirement mandatory, a move suggested by the Work and Pensions Select Committee recently.
Read more ...Latest issue of Financial Planning Today magazine published
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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The latest edition of Financial Planning Today, our magazine for the profession, has been published and is now available to read online.
Read more ...Provider says pension freedom withdrawals ‘steadying’
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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The latest data from the HMRC reveals that pension withdrawals are steadying following the introduction of the Pension Freedoms, according to pensions provider Royal London.
Read more ...FCA says 'optimistic' performance data needs explaining
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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The FCA has urged PRIPP providers to add additional explanation to product performance scenarios if those scenarios look overly optimistic.
Read more ...SJP FUM rises 20% to top £90bn
- Thursday, 25 January 2018
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Wealth management group St James's Place has reported record new business inflows and funds under management for the 12 months ended 31 December 2017.
Read more ...Investment Association urges early review of KID
- Thursday, 25 January 2018
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The Investment Association, the fund managers’ trade body, is calling for an early review of the Key Information document (KID) following the FCA’s statement yesterday about product performance scenarios.
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