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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Jon Everill appointed as new PFS president
- Thursday, 08 September 2011
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The Personal Finance Society has appointed a new president to replace Edward Grant.
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Ascentric unveils new look for brand
- Thursday, 08 September 2011
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Ascentric has unveiled its new look for the company which it hopes will highlights the firm’s sophisticated technology.
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.5 per cent
- Thursday, 08 September 2011
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The Bank of England held interest rates at 0.5 per cent today, a rate that has been unchanged for 30 months.
Read more ...Pensions auto-enrolment will see high level of opt-outs - L&G
- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
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A third of employees are expected to opt out of auto-enrolment, according to Legal and General.
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