After yet another rate decrease, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remained defiant after Election Day, telling reporters he would not resign.
What’s new in Xero – November 2024
Welcome to our monthly roundup of what’s new in Xero. This month, we’re excited to share updates designed to save you time, reduce errors, and give you greater flexibility. From duplicate bill detection to streamlined GST reporting, we’ve been busy making Xero even better. So sit back, and read on to learn how these enhancements […]
Director fined £1.1m and banned for misusing funds
The Financial Conduct Authority has banned company director Leigh Mackey from working in financial services and fined him £1,102,879 for misleading the FCA and misusing funds due to insurers.
How Outsourcing Marketing Can Unlock Growth Potential For Advisory Firms: Key Steps For Choosing The Right Provider
To sustain firm growth, financial advisors often face a dilemma: to focus on what originally drew them to the profession – like financial planning – they often must first do an extensive amount of business development. Marketing activities such as brand development, event planning, and content strategy often demand skills outside advisors’ typical expertise and […]
Big bonuses likely for Wall Street CEOs after Trump win
Market jumps tied to Trump’s presidential election win have Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon and JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon in line for tens of millions of dollars in bonuses.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 9–10)
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amidst the impending return of Donald Trump to the White House, observers expect a lighter-touch regulatory environment for RIAs (and the financial services industry as a whole), with many regulations proposed (but not yet implemented) […]
Intelliflo adds estate planning integration
Cloud-based fintech and back office provider Intelliflo has stuck a deal with fellow fintech Estgro to add estate planning to its adviser-focused offering.
FCA releases Pensions Dashboard rules but no timetable
The FCA has published new rules firms must follow when designing and operating commercial Pensions Dashboards.
Claims manager stripped of regulatory permissions
The FCA has halted regulated business at Hull-based claims management firm (CMC) Prestige Legal Ltd (FRN 915619).
How can small businesses be productive and profitable during the holiday season?
As businesses prepare for the annual holiday, Aussies are spending less. ABS data shows a slowdown in household spending. Coupled with economic factors like high interest rates, sticky inflation, and the RBA’s rigid cash rate, small businesses will have to be smart moving into the new year. Nonetheless, November and December are still a time […]