Over 3,500 DB advice clients receive letter about compensation
Market is ‘particularly susceptible to consumer harm’ and improving it is ‘a key area of focus’ for FCA
Market is ‘particularly susceptible to consumer harm’ and improving it is ‘a key area of focus’ for FCA
Acquired business will become part of the group’s newly created remote advice arm
But PFS ‘regrets’ lack of engagement in professional body’s consultation drafting process
As expected lower returns for equity and bond markets will have knock-on effect
‘Ability of the adviser to address and tackle the core issues of vulnerable clients and family disputes will be vital’
Lack of retail interest in asset class ‘is interesting as it goes against’ the institutional market
To provide members with financial planning, investment management and tax planning services
It is ‘important each party understands the structure of the arrangements they set up’
Annual management charge will be 0.2% with OCF capped at 0.75%
It also plans to launch a robo-adviser and bolster its Sipp operation
So what should advisers be looking at when it comes to selection? [Hint: it isn’t cost]
It is the company’s sixth deal in past four years