AJ Bell: Key events for advisers watch out for this month
The investment platform picked out three dates
regulation
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FCA says most advisers delivering but some still need to ‘put things right’
The regulator has looked at data from 22 of the largest firms
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The Lang Cat rolls out platform switching tool
Assists in demonstrating fair value and client suitability
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FCA to widen wealth manager and retail access to bonds
Proposals aim to reduce costs and barriers for companies raising capital, while improving opportunities for retail investors
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Over 90% of UK and European investors ‘concerned’ about sustainability under a Trump presidency
Despite these concerns, over half plan to increase their impact allocations over the next 12 months
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‘Value for money’ delivery by advisers on the rise
Advisers and clients agree that ‘accessibility is paramount’
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Three New Year’s resolutions the FCA may like to crack in 2025
Regulator likely to focus on three key areas, writes Sparrows Capital’s David Ogden
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FCA consults on ‘PISCES’ private stockmarket
Chancellor proposed the idea at her Mansion House speech last month
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FCA bans pair for using ‘flawed advice model’
FCA said customers’ guaranteed pension benefits put at ‘significant risk’
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FCA lays out plan to tackle the pension advice gap
Firms would be able to provide a bespoke suggestion to specific groups of consumers
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FCA lays out proposed changes to enforcement process
Four significant changes have been made to the FCA’s plans in response to feedback
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St. James’s Place to exit property market after 20 years
Decision to shutter its property funds follows a ‘challenging period’ for the sector as a whole