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UK savers still have £233 billion stuck in bank accounts that offer zero-interest despite interest rate rises
UK households are still holding £233 billion in accounts that pay zero interest, despite rapid rises in interest rates and high inflation eating away…
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New study reveals average pension pot will run out seven years too soon
Pensioners are now likely to run out of money seven years before they reach the average life expectancy age, new research has revealed.…
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Aegon calls for joined up thinking on the future of the state pension age and triple lock
Following comments by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, Steven Cameron, Pensions Director at Aegon says debates around state pension age and…
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Beagle Street research assesses level of mortgage debt not covered by life insurance
A new research paper from Beagle Street estimates the financial risk for householders who have not taken out life insurance cover for their mortgages,…
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Dynamic Planner launches latest Consumer Duty support as thinking shifts to delivery
Dynamic Planner has added to its range of Consumer Duty support to help advice firms take control of implementation. Advisers can now…
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New DWP figures reveal state pension underpayments hit record levels” – “truly shocking” says Steve Webb in reaction
The latest annual statistics on benefit fraud and error from DWP, published today (11th May) show that underpayments of state pensions have…
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SmartSeach comments on UK Finance’s Annual Fraud Report
An announcement today by UK Finance’s Annual Fraud Report 2023 has revealed that more than £1.2 billion was stolen by criminals through…
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UK Government u-turns on Retained EU Law Bill – comment from RoSPA
In a major twist of events, it has just been announced that the Government has scrapped its plans to replace all remaining…
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Consumer Duty: Financial firms need compelling evidence of compliance
With less than 90 days to go until the FCA’s Consumer Duty comes into effect on 31 July 2023, Oliver Sharland, managing…
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Podcast #40: Growing an advice and fund management business – with One Four Nine’s Matthew Bugden
It’s rare to see a new entrant to the financial advice profession establishing themselves as a key brand in a short space…
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