Luxembourg fund association to tackle ESG ‘greenwashing’
Sustainable investing, Brexit and growth of the fund industry are high on Alfi’s agenda for 2019
UK Adviser
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Accessing retail clients is a worry for UK firms post Brexit
Pimfa chief admits ‘the critical point for us is we want time’ after Brexit inquiry opens
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Hundreds of millions lost to UK pension scams
Insolvency Service wound up 24 firms in four years, with victims losing £202m in pension contributions
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FCA warns consumers on misleading ads for over-50s life cover
It says adverts promoting product features should be presented in a ‘fair, clear, and non-misleading way’
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Are UK advisers a dying breed?
Just 6% of IFAs are aged 35 or under and 7,000 could retire within five years
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Zurich launches first service for deaf clients
Communication with the insurer will be bridged with a video interpreter
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UK advice firm continues massive acquisition spree
AFH buys financial planner firm for a maximum purchase price of £3.5m in its first deal of 2019
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Around one in three Brits not in control of finances
Study shows ‘worrying picture of the UK’s financial health’ and people’s ‘ability to manage money’
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Regulator warns CEOs about unfair and misleading marketing
UK watchdog sent a letter after concerns about potential ‘unlawful’ promotion of financial products
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Extension of article 50 is worst case for Brexit, says JP Morgan AM
Delay ‘comes with a cost’ as lack of investment and uncertainty will linger, but the firm says no-deal is not on the table
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Pension cold calling ban is ‘only part of the solution’
UK companies may face fines of up to £500,000 but overseas firms are exempt from the ban
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Waverton IM opens real assets fund in UK and Jersey
The team will invest in property, infrastructure, asset finance, commodities and specialist lending