The FCA is asking Financial Planners, Paraplanners, advisers and other financial services professionals: What is our mission?
Read more ...Average pension freedoms withdrawal drops to under £10k
- Wednesday, 26 October 2016
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The average withdrawal per person from pensions since the freedoms were launched has fallen to under £10,000.
Read more ...New Paraplanner event on home turf of legendary cricketer
- Wednesday, 26 October 2016
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A club founded by the family of one of England’s greatest ever cricketers – W.G Grace – will host the first ever Powwow for Paraplanners in South Wales and the west of England.
Read more ...Post-freedoms pension fraud spike 'worse than feared'
- Wednesday, 26 October 2016
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The post-freedoms pension fraud spike was “worse than previously feared”, new analysis indicates.
Read more ...Investment expert: Don't waste worry on Trump v Clinton
- Wednesday, 26 October 2016
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Mark Dampier, head of investment research at Hargreaves Landsdown, gives his take on the world of investments with a key global event – the US Presidential Election – in the final throes.
Read more ...IFAs forecast overhaul in business models due to new rules
- Tuesday, 25 October 2016
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An overhaul of IFA business models is in the pipeline, advisers have suggested, with the advent of new EU rules looming.
Read more ...Chief executive leaves after achieving 400% growth
- Tuesday, 25 October 2016
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A chief executive who spearheaded 400% growth in new business at Scottish Friendly is to leave after 11 years in the role.
Read more ...CISI gives free sign up to members of another professional body
- Tuesday, 25 October 2016
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The CISI is to waive joining fees for members of another professional body after striking a partnership deal.
Read more ...'Dishonest' duo banned after consumers lost £33m via unregulated investments
- Tuesday, 25 October 2016
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Two former finance firm directors whose “dishonesty and false representations” led to consumers losing about £33 million have been completely banned from working in financial services.
Read more ...Ex-IFP President lands major global Financial Planning role
- Tuesday, 25 October 2016
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A former president of the Institute of Financial Planning has been elected to a leading role at the worldwide body for Financial Planners.
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