FNZ, the platform ‘engine’ behind many UK investment platforms, has appointed Alastair Conway as its new CEO for the UK and South Africa. Mr Conway, a former CEO of James Hay, has 25 years of experience in financial services. He joined FNZ in April 2021 to work on a key project before becoming CEO of […]
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Chancery Lane launches RPI pension benchmark tool
Retirement income planner Chancery Lane, run by Chartered Financai Planner Doug Brodie FPFS, has launched a free online tool on its website which enables income seeks to model historical investment income versus RPI (Retail Prices Index), the older measure of inflation still used for many pensions. Chancery Lane’s research covers income yields back to 1987. […]
3 in 4 advisers concerned about Consumer Duty rules
Almost three quarters (73%) of advisers have concerns about the FCA’s planned Consumer Duty rules and guidance. Almost one in ten (7%) of the advisers surveyed by M&G Wealth said they were very concerned. The sweeping new Consumer Duty rules are due to be published on 31 July, with firms needing to comply by April 2023. […]
“Do I grow my business and put on more staff or stay as I am?”
“My sole trader clients often have questions about business growth and taking on new staff. I often draw from my own experience as a business owner when advising them. After all, I’ve navigated these very same questions in my own business life.” While fast-tracking business growth is the aim of the game for many entrepreneurs, […]
“Do I grow my business and put on more staff or stay as I am?”
“My sole trader clients often have questions about business growth and taking on new staff. I often draw from my own experience as a business owner when advising them. After all, I’ve navigated these very same questions in my own business life.” While fast-tracking business growth is the aim of the game for many entrepreneurs, […]
SEC’s Reg BI ‘evolution’ leaves industry wondering what’s next
And Just Like That, It’s Time to Change Sole Proprietorship to LLC. Here’s How to Do It
Did you structure your business as a sole proprietorship? Do you want to move beyond your sole proprietorship status? If your business structure just isn’t cutting it, one of your options is to change sole proprietorship to LLC. And here’s the thing—you’re not alone. Although sole proprietorships are the most popular type of entity for […]
FCA to hasten removal of firms failing to use permissions
The Financial Conduct Authority is to speed up removal of regulated activities from firms failing to use their permissions. The regulator will use a new power granted to it following a change in the law allowing it to streamline and shorten the removals process. The aim is to improve consumer protection around firms suspected of hanging […]
Kitces & Carl Ep 86: Aligning Client Capital To Goals (Which Are Only Clarified Over Time)
One of the primary objectives for many financial advisors is to help their clients align their goals and priorities with their spending habits, time, and energy. And even though advisors have the unique advantage of being well-positioned to have these important conversations with clients, encouraging clients to define their financial goals and developing a deeper […]
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