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FCA warns consumers to beware of 'free pension review' firms
- Wednesday, 21 May 2014
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The FCA has today issued a warning to consumers to beware of so-called 'free pension reviews' offered by some unregulated firms.
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Sipps and SSAS providers meet to discuss critical issues
- Wednesday, 21 May 2014
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The Annual Conference of AMPS (the Association of Member-directed Pension Schemes) gets under way today (Weds 21 May) in London at a critical time for the sector, says chairman Neil MacGillivray.
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London Stock Exchange Group eyes Russell bid
- Tuesday, 20 May 2014
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London Stock Exchange Group has confirmed press speculation that it may launch a bid for global asset manager Russell Investments.
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Just 37 non-Isa accounts can now beat inflation
- Tuesday, 20 May 2014
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Inflation figures released today show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose from 1.6% to 1.8% during April and one impact is that the number of savings accounts that beat inflation has declined further.
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Ombudsman deals with record 2.3m disputes
- Tuesday, 20 May 2014
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The Financial Ombudsman Service, the government-backed independent watchdog that aims to settle disputes between consumers and financial businesses, reported a record 2.3m disputes in the past 12 months - equivalent to 40,000 a week.
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Consumers more confident about personal finances
- Monday, 19 May 2014
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A report on spending power has found that consumer confidence continues to rise, reaching a new survey high for the fourth month in a row.
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50% rise in Sipp complaints to Ombudsman
- Monday, 19 May 2014
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The Financial Ombudsman is poised to report figures tomorrow which show a rise of approximately 50% in the number of Sipp complaints it has received in the past year.
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AFH Financial buys eighth IFA firm since RDR
- Monday, 19 May 2014
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AFH Financial Group of Bromsgrove, West Midlands, has bought the assets of IFA Omega Consulting (Norwich) Ltd.
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Carmignac added to Distribution Technology risk ratings
- Friday, 16 May 2014
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Two of Carmignac's funds are now risk-rated by Distribution Technology, a provider of risk profiling and Financial Planning tools for advisers.
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Women have £15,000 less saved than men - survey
- Friday, 16 May 2014
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Research by Santander has highlighted a growing savings gender gap with women savings less than half the amount men have saved.
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