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
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What should wealth firms expect in 2025?
Simplify Consulting’s Carl Woodward on the impact of NI increases, regulation and Consumer Duty on the wealth and advice industry next year
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AI expected to impact advisers more than regulation or ESG
‘It’s fascinating how quickly AI has become such a major issue for advisers’
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Are investment trusts celebrating too soon over cost disclosure?
Platforms may have thrown a spanner in the works