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AXA UK chair Scott Wheway is to step down immediately to take up the role of chair of Scottish Widows group from 12 September.
FCA warns lifetime mortgage firms about ‘exploitation’ risk
Written by KevinThe FCA has written a ‘Dear CEO’ letter to lifetime mortgage providers to warn them that it will intervene if firms fail to tackle "exploitation" risks to consumers.
One in ten (11%) UK adults paused or reduced their pension contributions in March, according to a new report.
Evelyn co-founds accounting and advisory network
Written by Kat MitchellFinancial Planning firm Evelyn Partners, formerly Tilney Smith & Williamson, has joined forces with professional services firm CliftonLarsonAllen to launch a global accounting and advisory network.
Revenue increased 488% year-on-year to £149.7m for Financial Planner and wealth manager Kingswood for the year ended 31 December 2021.
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NS&I’s new Green Bond pulled in £228m, according to the government-backed savings body’s Annual Report for 2021/2022.
The FCA is to hold a tech-focused Innovation Day at its London HQ in July to showcase what it is doing to nurture new financial technology developments.
FCA fees for Planner firms rise 5.6% for 2022/23
Written by Kat MitchellThe Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that it will increase annual fees for Financial Planning firms by 5.6% from July.
Sales of ISAs almost doubled in 2021 and SIPP sales were up by an impressive 15%, the latest retail investment data from the FCA has revealed.