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FSCS announces 14 firms in default and urges consumers to claim compensation
- Monday, 28 January 2013
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has named 14 firms in default and reminded consumers to contact the FSCS about compensation.
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Protected investment plan launched by Mansard Capital
- Monday, 28 January 2013
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Investment management firm Mansard Capital is planning to launch a protected investment plan (PIP) for retail investors.
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Last day for discounted IFP social media conference tickets
- Monday, 28 January 2013
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Today is the final day (Monday 28 January) for early-booking discounts to the Institute of Financial Planning's social media conference.
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Almary Green forecasts surge in VCT interest from pension refugees
- Friday, 25 January 2013
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Venture Capital Trusts are set to grow in popularity as increasing numbers of investors look for high returns amid ongoing meddling with pension contributions, says financial adviser firm Almary Green.
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Exchange Trade Products pass milestone of $2 trillion in assets
- Friday, 25 January 2013
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The size of the global Exchange Traded Products (ETP) industry has now surpassed the milestone figure of $2 trillion, according to the ETP Research team at BlackRock.
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UK GDP shrinks by 0.3 per cent in Q4 2012 but business a bright spot
- Friday, 25 January 2013
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The Office for National Statistics says GDP was estimated to have decreased by 0.3% in Q4 2012 compared with Q3 2012 - although business and finance was one of the few bright-spots.
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IFP to hold first ever Social Media Conference in London on 28 February
- Thursday, 24 January 2013
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The Institute of Financial Planning is breaking new ground on 28 February by holding its inaugural conference dedicated to helping Financial Planners, advisers and Paraplanners make the most of the presented by social media.
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Cost of raising a family with five kids to age 21 tops £1m
- Thursday, 24 January 2013
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The cost of raising a child to age 21 has risen by £4,000 in the past year to reach an all-time high of £222,358, according to a survey.
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Regulators publish guidance on avoiding a new PPI debacle
- Thursday, 24 January 2013
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The Financial Services Authority and the Office of Fair Trading have jointly published final guidance to help prevent the problems associated with Payment Protection Insurance recurring in a new generation of products.
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Lloyds Banking Group cuts a further 940 jobs
- Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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Lloyds Banking Group is cutting 940 staff including employees in the retail and wealth divisions.
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