The FCA is set to take over regulation of claims management companies and estimated the cost to be in the region of £17m.
Read more ...FCA launches prosecution over 'investment fraud'
- Tuesday, 21 August 2018
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The FCA has commenced a criminal prosecution against a man over unauthorised investment schemes.
Read more ...Aberdeen Standard launches new global equity AI fund
- Tuesday, 21 August 2018
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Aberdeen Standard Investments has launched a new fund that utilises machine learning to identify sources of potential returns.
Read more ...Individuals pay 10 times more tax for LTA breaches
- Tuesday, 21 August 2018
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The tax collected from individuals breaching the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) has rocketed by £100m since it was introduced in 2006, with the latest figures showing that £110m in tax was collected from individuals exceeding the allowance during 2016/17, compared with less than £10m in 2006/7 when the LTA was introduced.
Read more ...Financial services workers ‘among worst’ for tackling stress
- Tuesday, 21 August 2018
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A new survey suggests financial services workers are among the worst in the UK at tackling workplace stress with 49% saying they do little or nothing to reduce stress levels due to work.
Read more ...Expanding fintech firm joins Scottish Financial Enterprise
- Tuesday, 21 August 2018
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Fintech firm Origo has joined Scottish Financial Enterprise, as it continued its expansion across the UK.
Read more ...Care ISA ‘no solution to care funding crisis’
- Monday, 20 August 2018
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Reports that the Government was considering a ‘Care ISA’ as part of its forthcoming Green Paper on Social Care have drawn sharp criticism from the profession.
Read more ...Most want monthly income from protection policies
- Monday, 20 August 2018
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A recent survey found that 58% of people would prefer insurance that pays a monthly income rather than a lump sum.
Read more ...Advisory firm shortlisted for prestigious award
- Monday, 20 August 2018
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National financial advisory firm Foster Denovo has been shortlisted in the Silver Employer of the year 50-249 category at the Investors in People Awards.
Read more ...Fraud Squad partners with banking group in £1.5m deal
- Monday, 20 August 2018
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City of London Police and Lloyds Banking Group have joined forces in a £1.5m three-year deal to combat economic crime.
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