The director of an advice firm has been banned by the FCA after transferring £2,063,022 of clients’ funds into ‘inappropriate’ investments.
Read more ...Savers to remain in ‘doldrums’ with no US Fed domino effect
- Thursday, 17 December 2015
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The Bank of England will resist raising interest rates until at least midway through 2016, experts say, despite the US Fed rise of 0.25%.
Read more ...Russell Investments director joins Schroders
- Thursday, 17 December 2015
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Schroders has made a new senior appointment to boost its UK Strategic Solutions team.
Read more ...Financial Planning MD fears 'big risks' in second hand annuities
- Thursday, 17 December 2015
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The managing director of a Financial Planning firm fears there will be serious risks attached to the new second hand annuities market and said it must come with a warning.
Read more ...Unhappy adviser must pay FSCS bill after complaint fails
- Wednesday, 16 December 2015
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A disgruntled adviser who insisted he should escape having to pay the Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy has failed to win his case after lodging an official complaint with the FCA.
Read more ...Compensation coming for clients of 11 pensions and advice firms
- Wednesday, 16 December 2015
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Compensation pay outs to clients of 11 firms dealing with pensions and investments are on the horizon after the FSCS declared a batch of businesses were in default.
Read more ...Epoch Wealth Management gains accredited firm status
- Wednesday, 16 December 2015
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A Bath-based Financial Planning firm has demonstrated the 'highest standards' of Financial Planning practice, as laid down by the IFP, to achieve Accredited status.
Read more ...Nucleus chief: We're set for our best ever results
- Wednesday, 16 December 2015
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The chief executive of platform Nucleus says his firm is on track to end 2015 in a better than ever financial position.
Read more ...Pilot for Level 4 Financial Planning exams set for 2016
- Wednesday, 16 December 2015
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Plans to create a new CISI Level 4 Financial Planning qualification will be rolled out through a pilot during the first quarter of 2016.
Read more ...FCA wants investment manager views on new EU rules
- Tuesday, 15 December 2015
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Investment managers have been asked for their views on how new EU legislation will be implemented in the UK.
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