Axa Wealth Int’l sees growth slow in Q3
The global arm of Axa Wealth has experienced slower growth in new sales between the second and third quarter of this year, hampered slightly by an “unsettled advisory market”.
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FCA announces make up of advice review advisory panel
The Financial Conduct Authority has released the names of the members of the external, expert advisory panel that will assist in the Financial Advice Market Review.
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Consumer cost expectations for advice are ‘unrealistic’
UK consumers have unrealistic expectations about the price they can expect to pay for financial advice, according to new research.
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UK complaints long-stop proposal praised by advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s proposal to introduce a long-stop for claims against financial advice has been met with optimism by advisers.
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UK Gov’t kick-starts consultation into accessibility of advice
The Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly initiated a consultation to “radically improve” the access and affordability of financial advice in the UK, the first step in a major review of the industry.
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ANALYSIS: The best way forward for financial advice
The UK Government’s decision to launch a review of the financial advice market could lead to some dramatic changes in the way financial planning is delivered to clients in the future.
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APFA says UK Gov’t needs to fix ‘unfair rules’ facing advisers
The UK Government needs to address “unfair rules” which mean advisers face uncapped liability until death, the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) said in its response to the launch of a Financial Advice Market Review.