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FSCS hails 'levy-saving' £300m recovered over 5 years
Written by JamesThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has recovered just under £300m over the past five years from failed financial services firms, it has revealed today.
Defaqto has moved to reassure staff that there will be no job losses as a result of its takeover by SimplyBiz.
The FCA has welcomed today’s National Audit Office report on protecting consumers.
SIPPs firm Curtis Banks boosts pre-tax profits by 13%
Written by JamesSIPPs operator Curtis Banks has enjoyed a double-digit profit boost, according to its latest end of year figures.
Adviser support company SimplyBiz is to buy technology and data provider Defaqto in a deal worth a total of £74.3m.
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The FCA’s recent Retirement Outcomes Review was a very welcome and thought-provoking paper. The report will result in a number of changes for the industry and it will be interesting to see which direction the FCA goes in its final review.
UBS AG (UBS) has been fined £27,599,400 by the FCA for failings relating to transaction reporting.
Standard Life Aberdeen victorious in £100bn Lloyds row
Written by JamesStandard Life Aberdeen has seemingly emerged victorious in a dispute with Lloyds Banking Group over an investment mandate.
Quilter Cheviot has appointed six new investment managers, increasing its investment management team to 162 across the firm’s 12 offices.