UK lifeboat scheme responds to criticism over extra levies
Financial advisers angry about paying thousands more with just 30 days’ notice
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Rise of ‘blended’ advice charges expected in 2020
And ‘off to the naughty step’ for those not complying with Prod
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Helena Morrissey knocks SJP charges weeks after joining board
‘I have not met anybody yet who can completely clearly articulate how it works in a sentence’
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UK platform scraps regular investment charge
As long as clients stick with automatic investing and don’t trade
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Aussie regulator to take NAB to court over fees
Bank has set aside more than A$2bn for customer-related compensation
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Is charging initial advice fees bad for the industry?
One firm argues it fuels a culture of ‘complacency and inefficiency’ – but not everyone agrees
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Standard Life locks drawdown price for retirees
As it reduces and simplifies charges for customers using its Wrap platform
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Look beyond AUM when segmenting clients, says UK regulator
As it tackles ’emotive subject’ of fees: ‘We don’t expect advisers to be charities’
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Isle of Man regulator wants industry views on fees proposal
‘Nature of the increases means that small firms should not be disproportionately affected’
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UK watchdog proposes adviser charge for invoices
It is ‘unreasonable for other fee-payers’ to continue to bear rising costs
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Swiss bank fined HK$400m for overcharging on fees
Some 5,000 client accounts in its Hong Kong wealth arm were affected
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Over 25% of Brits believe they need £100k to seek advice
Majority think independent financial advice provides the best returns for their money