A lack of clear standards and definitions and the risk of greenwashing have been cited as two of the main barriers to financial advisers recommending ESG investments more often to clients.
Read more ...Advisers reveal barriers holding back ESG recommendations
- Friday, 24 June 2022
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14 firms leave Women in Finance Charter
- Friday, 24 June 2022
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A record 400 firms have signed up to the Treasury-backed Women in Finance Charter but 14 firms have left the scheme as progress slows.
Read more ...FCA to re-jig FRNs as numbers run low
- Friday, 24 June 2022
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The FCA is to overhaul its Firm Reference Numbers (FRNs) after revealing that it may run out of the six digit numbers in 2023.
Read more ...HNW savers underestimate pension funding by £300,000
- Thursday, 23 June 2022
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High net worth (HNW) savers are underestimating the amount of money they need to save for a comfortable retirement by around £300,000, according to a new report.
Read more ...Treasury adds financial regulation sub-committee
- Thursday, 23 June 2022
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The Treasury Committee has added a new sub-committee to scrutinise regulatory proposals for financial services.
Read more ...Half of advisers look to platforms for Consumer Duty support
- Thursday, 23 June 2022
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Almost half (46%) of advisers aware of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new Consumer Duty rules plan to turn to platform providers for implementation support, according to a new report.
Read more ...FCA commits to tackling scams faster
- Thursday, 23 June 2022
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has committed to upping its investment in using data to tackle online fraud faster.
Read more ...Bravura appoints second CEO in two years
- Thursday, 23 June 2022
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Fintech and platform engine provider Bravura Solutions has appointed Libby Roy as its new CEO to take over from Nick Parsons who has stepped down.
Read more ...Fintech enters advice market with Tiger Financial deal
- Thursday, 23 June 2022
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Fintech Marygold & Co has entered the UK financial advice market with the acquisition of Tiger Financial & Asset Management, for an undisclosed sum.
Read more ...Planners react: Monthly IHT receipts rise £100m
- Thursday, 23 June 2022
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Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts received by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) rose by £100m year-on-year to £1.1bn for the period from April to May 2022.
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