Inflation has increased to 4.5 per cent, up from 4.4 per cent in July, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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Paraplanner options boosted at IFP 2011 Annual Conference
- Monday, 12 September 2011
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This year’s IFP Annual Conference from 3-5 October has new options for Paraplanners to enable them to make the most of the opportunities at the event.
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Vickers report outlines plans on banks' ringfencing
- Monday, 12 September 2011
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The long-awaited Vickers Report was published today detailing plans to enforce ringfencing of banks and their “riskier” divisions. Read more ...
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IMA: Competitiveness should be explicit aim of regulators
- Monday, 12 September 2011
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The Financial Services Bill requires further attention, according to the Investment Management Association. Read more ...
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Extra CPD for pension transfer and investment management
- Monday, 12 September 2011
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The Financial Services Authority is introducing extra CPD requirements for advisers covering pension transfers. Read more ...
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ABI’s Thoresen says Government should continue regulatory reform
- Friday, 09 September 2011
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Otto Thoresen, director general of the Association of British Insurers, has said that he supports Government efforts to modernise the regulatory system but it should also keep an eye on the big picture too.
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Aegon UK to restructure and cut 116 life and pensions roles
- Friday, 09 September 2011
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Aegon UK has told staff about further developments in its programme to restructure its life and pensions business and reduce operating costs by 25% by end 2011.Some 116 jobs will be axed as a result.
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Defaqto says protection offers opportunities despite PPI woes
- Friday, 09 September 2011
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According to independent financial research company Defaqto, new opportunities for advisers are emerging within the income protection market, despite the fall in public confidence brought about by the mis-selling of payment protection insurance.
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Mansion tax details could be in the Autumn Statement says Baker Tilly
- Friday, 09 September 2011
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Tax specialist Baker Tilly believes that the so-called "mansion tax" could be back on the political agenda as the government continues to ponder scrapping the 50% income tax rate.
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Investors could be paying up to £4200 over-the-odds in commissions
- Friday, 09 September 2011
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VouchedFor.co.uk, which promotes itself as the "Tripadvisor for financial advisers", has produced new research revealing that fee-based IFAs can leave investors better off, but are difficult to find, with only 3% advertising a fee-based service.
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