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GBST chief on powering the UK’s platforms
You only have to look at Old Mutual Wealth’s latest results to see how crucial keeping up with technology has become to financial services. The giant provider has had to write off another £250m and a further two years as a result of delays in upgrading the technology powering its platform. When the project is […]
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Nic Cicutti: Why Paul Lewis is wrong on advice vs guidance
What is the difference between advice and guidance? I have been pondering the subject over the past few days in the wake of a thoughtful article in Money Marketing by my fellow columnist Paul Lewis. Paul writes about the impending demise of the Money Advice Service, for which he made a number of videos about annuities. […]
Why the next Fed rate move might be down, not up, and how that’s not remotely priced in
Over the last seven years you have probably read countless articles and had endless discussions about when the Federal Reserve (Fed) is next going to hike. The chart below shows the Fed Funds rate implied by the market at the beginning of each year since 2010. The Fed did finally edge rates higher in December […]
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VouchedFor offers guidance service ahead of robo-advice launch
Company aims to expand reach to mass market with free cashflow and ‘financial plan’
Advisers say state pension age is ‘tip of the iceberg’
Advisers tell clients not to rely on state pension after Government ‘shifting goal posts’ in the past
Understanding the FCA changes to pension transfer rules
The FCA has begun consulting on changes to its requirements around advice on pension transfers where clients have safeguarded benefits; in particular, defined benefit transfers. The proposals seek to recognise that the economic and legislative environment has changed significantly. If you are active in this market, you can contribute by completing the online response form […]