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Minimum AE contributions should rise to 12% says ABI
Written by Kat MitchellThe Association for British Insurers (ABI) has called for a gradual increase to the minimum contribution rates under auto enrolment from 8% to 12%.
CPI inflation increased by 10 basis points from 9% to 9.1% in May, ONS reported today.
Acumen Financial Planning develops financial education programme
Written by Kat MitchellScottish Financial Planning firm Acumen Financial Planning has worked in collaboration with schools to create a series of educational materials to help expand students’ access to financial education.
Former AllianceBernstein CFO joins Janus Henderson as CEO
Written by Kat MitchellJanus Henderson has appointed former Alliance Bernstein chief financial officer Ali Dibadjas its new chief executive officer.
Close Brothers Asset Management has hired David Mellett and Ben Staniforth to boost its advice presence in the North, Midlands and South West.
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Transact owner set for £7.9m VAT battle with HMRC
Written by Kat MitchellIntegrafin Holdings, the parent company of adviser platform Transact, is to challenge HMRC’s decision to exclude one of its companies from the UK VAT group.
Martin Gilbert’s AssetCo is to acquire Edinburgh-based fund manager SVM Asset Management for a total of £10.7m.
Wealth Wizards adds financial wellbeing software
Written by Kat MitchellFintech firm Wealth Wizards has launched financial wellbeing software to help financial advisers improve their retirement prospects.
Public relations and platform consultancy the lang cat has gone on a hiring spree to boost its communications arm.