The FCA has warned insurance firms that they must improve clarity on commissions they pay to intermediaries on insurance products and prove that commissions are not excessive.
Read more ...Fintech claims UK first with financial ‘coaching’ app
- Wednesday, 25 August 2021
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Fintech Claro has launched an innovative ‘financial coaching’ app which it says will help people plan their own finances by combining technology with human experts.
Read more ...British Steel adviser forced into liquidation
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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A.W.Dallas Financial Services has been forced into liquidation after receiving 35 Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) complaints in relation to British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) pension transfer advice.
Read more ...Over half of consumers mistrust online financials ads
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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Over half (53%) of internet users do not trust financial adverts displayed by search engines, according to a new report.
Read more ...MPAA damaging plans for pandemic retirees - report
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) poses hidden risk to over 55s who have accessed their pension early due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
Read more ...Personal skills most important for trainee Planners
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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Having the right attributes for successful social interaction is the key skill for those entering the Financial Planning profession to have, according to 70% of Personal Financial Society members surveyed in June.
Read more ...Frenkel Topping launches advice JV with law firm
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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Financial advisory firm Frenkel Topping has launched a joint venture with law firm Pattinson Brewer to launch a financial advice service to personal injury clients.
Read more ...LCF investors withdraw appeal against FSCS
- Tuesday, 24 August 2021
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Investors in failed mini-bond firm London Capital & Finance (LCF) have withdrawn their judicial review appeal against the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Read more ...8m set to shun financial advice at retirement
- Monday, 23 August 2021
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Some 8m people are planning a DIY approach to retirement and planning to avoid professional financial advice but admit they do not know how to avoid running out of money in retirement, according to a new study.
Read more ...Hundreds of sixth formers pass CISI exams
- Monday, 23 August 2021
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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, the professional body which runs the Certified Financial Planner designation, has praised 300 school and college sixth form students for taking and passing its exams this year despite pandemic disruption.
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