People who expect to rent during retirement could need an additional £398,000 in savings compared to those with no housing costs.
Read more ...LSE becomes first PISCES operator to win FCA approval
- Tuesday, 26 August 2025
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The FCA has today approved the London Stock Exchange to operate a PISCES platform, a new type of private stock market designed to attract HNW investors and others.
Read more ...Most people rely on their partner’s pension
- Tuesday, 26 August 2025
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Only 27% of people say they are not reliant in some way on their partner’s pension, according to new research.
Read more ...60,000 claimed a pension tax refund last year
- Tuesday, 26 August 2025
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New figures have revealed that around 60,000 people claimed a refund on emergency tax on pensions in 2023-24 - an increase of around 20% on the previous year.
Read more ...Editor’s Comment: Is the Great Wealth Transfer under threat?
- Friday, 22 August 2025
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For at least the past 10 years, the wealth management and Financial Planning sectors have talked about the 'Great Wealth Transfer' but I’m beginning to wonder if much of that is under threat.
Read more ...Editor’s Comment: A duty to be concise
- Friday, 22 August 2025
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It appears that the Consumer Duty has resulted in several positive outcomes, however one thing it has failed to shift is the mountain of paperwork which still deluges most clients.
Read more ...Manchester CMC has permissions revoked
- Friday, 22 August 2025
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The FCA has revoked the authorisation of Manchester-based claims management firm Barclay Blackthorn Legal Services Ltd (FRN: 836619) because it said that it considers that the firm is carrying on no regulated activity.
Read more ...40m pension records connected to Dashboards ecosystem
- Friday, 22 August 2025
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More than 40m pension records have connected to the Pensions Dashboards ecosystem since April.
Read more ...Advised platform AUM climbs 4.36% to £671bn
- Friday, 22 August 2025
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Advised platform AUM climbed 4.36% in the second quarter to £671.39bn, according to new data.
Read more ...State Pension could climb by more than £550
- Friday, 22 August 2025
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The State Pension could climb by more than £550 next year thanks to the triple lock, as earnings growth outpaces inflation.
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