While reading through the Autumn Statement changes this week I was reminded of one of the most famous songs from the 1964 Disney movie Mary Poppins: A Spoonful of Sugar (Makes the Medicine go down). Sadly, in this week’s Statement new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt forgot the sugar or indeed any kind of hope for tomorrow. It […]
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Editor’s Comment: A missing spoonful of sugar…
While reading through the Autumn Statement changes this week I was reminded of one of the most famous songs from the 1964 Disney movie Mary Poppins: A Spoonful of Sugar (Makes the Medicine go down). Sadly, in this week’s Statement new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt forgot the sugar or indeed any kind of hope for tomorrow. It […]
FCA censures ex-CEO for money laundering failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has publicly censured Mohammad Ataur Rahman Prodhan, the former chief executive officer of Sonali Bank (UK) Limited (SBUK), for anti-money laundering failings. Mr Prodhan was the senior manager at SBUK with responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of effective AML (anti-money laundering) systems and controls. In 2016 the bank was fined […]
3 in 4 advisers fail to evidence Financial Planning value
The vast majority of financial advisers focus too much on portfolio performance and fail to evidence to clients the value of their advice, a new study suggests. In an adviser survey on the impact of the Consumer Duty, wealth consultancy NextWealth says that advisers are too focused on investment performance. NextWealth surveyed more than 400 […]
The compensation that financial advisors are demanding right now
The compensation that financial advisors are demanding right now
PR Dispatch’s founder on how the platform is giving small businesses a voice
Every business, regardless of size, needs a voice. But smaller businesses find it harder to get out and promote their brands and services. This may be cost-related, or due to a lack of PR experience. Whether using in-house resources or an agency, PR is another expenditure for already-stretched owners. This is where PR Dispatch comes […]
Autumn Statement: Planners react
Financial Planners have welcomed a “skillful” budget but warned it will hit higher earners. Keith Churchouse, founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Chapters Financial, welcomed the announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and said the review of dividend allowances could lead Financial Planners to review their approach to General Investment Accounts. He added: “The reductions to […]
Autumn Statement: Planners react
Financial Planners have welcomed a “skillful” budget but warned it will hit higher earners. Keith Churchouse, founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Chapters Financial, welcomed the announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and said the review of dividend allowances could lead Financial Planners to review their approach to General Investment Accounts. He added: “The reductions to […]
Autumn Statement: Planners react
Financial Planners have welcomed a “skillful” budget but warned it will hit higher earners. Keith Churchouse, founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Chapters Financial, welcomed the announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and said the review of dividend allowances could lead Financial Planners to review their approach to General Investment Accounts. He added: “The reductions to […]