An industry survey of 200 compliance officers showed that a mere 12% of respondents currently using AI said they also adopted an AI risk management framework; experts said advisory firms need an AI governance plan ASAP.
RBC’s firing of female advisor lands it a $9.7M discrimination penalty
Cinda Collins alleged before a FINRA arbitration panel that RBC fired her in late 2019 in an attempt to “steal much of her book of business without compensating her for it.”
FCA readies action against Crispin Odey over ‘lack of integrity’
The FCA has issued a warning notice that it is preparing to take action against high profile fund manager Crispin Odey for demonstrating a “lack of integrity.”
5 winners of FP Today Survey Prize draw announced
The five winners of Financial Planning Today’s Financial Planning Profession Survey Prize Draw have been announced.
7IM acquires MPS provider Rockhold from ASHL
Investment platform and wealth manager 7IM has today struck a deal to acquire £2bn AUM MPS provider Rockhold Asset Management from national adviser firm ASHL.
Ex-minister warns of pensions ‘nightmare’ for grieving families
A former Pensions Minister and retirement expert has attacked the government’s Budget day decision to include pensions and pension death benefits within estates for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes.
Some advisors say business interests trump personal politics at the voting booth
According to Financial Planning’s research, most registered Republicans polled seem to have aligned their personal and business interests, while registered Democrats were nearly evenly split.
Budget: Inherited pensions face IHT from April 2027
From April 2027 inherited pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax (IHT), Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced today in her Budget.
Rethinking CRM: New tech entrants challenge advisors’ old platforms
Hundreds of new tech offerings have entered the wealth management landscape the past five years, challenging the capabilities of traditional CRM systems. Is it time for advisors to rethink their CRMs?
Nearly 220 claims against LEBC as firm defaults
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme today declared former national IFA, pensions and employee benefits firm LEBC Group Ltd (FRN: 760755) in default after receiving 218 claims against the firm.