Claims management companies fall under UK watchdog
But won’t have to contribute to Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy
Author: Kirsten Hastings
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Friends Provident International sale update
Rumours circling that deal has fallen through
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Australia moves to shut down grandfathered commissions
Advisers have a month to respond to a consultation
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Lumiere Wealth compensation comes up short
Confiscation order against former chief executive not enough to fully pay back victims
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Non-doms urged to act quickly as UK tax window closes
Government scheme to help people transition to domiciled status to end on 5 April
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Last Word has been sold
The deal provides a springboard for the business to enter new markets
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Under 8% of scammed investments returned to victims
There were 3,385 reported scams in 2018
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Indians abroad very lax when it comes to voting
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Can NRIs buy life insurance in India?
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Virtual US healthcare provider acquires French firm
Deal opens up Europe’s third largest market
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US expat advice firm partners with Praemium
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Australian bank exits financial advice
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