Professional Adviser www.professionaladviser.com 'Enormous potential' for wealth managers offering crypto services <img alt="&#39;Enormous potential&#39; for wealth managers offering crypto services" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6970dfc/18bca49e-9d51-45d5-95c8-9dcf5cc66ce5/2/iStock-1394911008-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Almost all (86%) UK investors would put money into crypto assets if their traditional finance provider offered an opportunity, Avaloq says. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6970dfc/18bca49e-9d51-45d5-95c8-9dcf5cc66ce5/2/iStock-1394911008-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133764/enormous-potential-wealth-managers-offering-crypto-services https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133764/enormous-potential-wealth-managers-offering-crypto-services https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133764/enormous-potential-wealth-managers-offering-crypto-services Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:18:41 +0000 Scottish advice firm Crosbie Carr Morris declared failed <img alt="Scottish advice firm Crosbie Carr Morris declared failed " src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/4f10a57/cf0bfd99-9b8a-4f6c-8413-bb98f095aa5e/1/iStock-1221242791-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> An advice firm in Musselburgh has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/4f10a57/cf0bfd99-9b8a-4f6c-8413-bb98f095aa5e/1/iStock-1221242791-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4125733/scottish-advice-firm-crosbie-carr-morris-declared-failed https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4125733/scottish-advice-firm-crosbie-carr-morris-declared-failed https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4125733/scottish-advice-firm-crosbie-carr-morris-declared-failed Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:21:10 +0000 FSCS declares advice firm in Oxford and firm in London in default <img alt="FSCS declares advice firm in Oxford and firm in London in default" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0a496fb/01cd27d2-9e50-4ab3-92fa-96ed6a0ea8ce/6/iStock-1445702264-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Oxfordshire advice firm Focus Oxford and Greater London-based adviser Leslie & Swallow have both been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0a496fb/01cd27d2-9e50-4ab3-92fa-96ed6a0ea8ce/6/iStock-1445702264-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4125728/fscs-declares-advice-firm-oxford-firm-london-default https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4125728/fscs-declares-advice-firm-oxford-firm-london-default https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4125728/fscs-declares-advice-firm-oxford-firm-london-default Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:19:02 +0000 Wealthtime platform officially rebranded under Novia project  <img alt="Wealthtime platform officially rebranded under Novia project " src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/34df9d5/f5b6e8c4-607e-49c7-af00-ca262a50c904/2/iStock-1397019936-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Private-equity backed platform Novia has today (26 July) announced the rebrand of the Wealthtime platform to ‘Wealthtime Select’. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/34df9d5/f5b6e8c4-607e-49c7-af00-ca262a50c904/2/iStock-1397019936-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4120901/wealthtime-platform-officially-rebranded-novia-project https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4120901/wealthtime-platform-officially-rebranded-novia-project https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4120901/wealthtime-platform-officially-rebranded-novia-project Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:53:06 +0000 Service standards aren't good enough. Providers do not have an excuse <img alt="Service standards aren&#39;t good enough. Providers do not have an excuse" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/3657ad7/a62261c2-eacd-4b4b-8ace-9fc11e07fd6f/3/iStock-679288218-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> For some, the pandemic is a memory that will never fade, writes Justin Cash. For others, it is already a flicker in the rear-view mirror… <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/3657ad7/a62261c2-eacd-4b4b-8ace-9fc11e07fd6f/3/iStock-679288218-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/4120327/service-standards-arent-providers-excuse https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/4120327/service-standards-arent-providers-excuse https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/4120327/service-standards-arent-providers-excuse Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:53:05 +0000 Markets to cause 1-in-6 asset managers to disappear by 2027 <img alt="Markets to cause 1-in-6 asset managers to disappear by 2027" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/e85fa85/7b09d67e-348e-422d-ae69-565b374440bf/2/iStock-949211240-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> One in six (16%) asset management firms are predicted to 'disappear' over the next four years as the industry faces a wave of consolidation, according to PwC. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/e85fa85/7b09d67e-348e-422d-ae69-565b374440bf/2/iStock-949211240-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4119778/markets-cause-asset-managers-disappear-2027 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4119778/markets-cause-asset-managers-disappear-2027 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4119778/markets-cause-asset-managers-disappear-2027 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:38:51 +0000 Complaint about FCA's 'significant' DB transfer market mess unresolved <img alt="Complaint about FCA&#39;s &#39;significant&#39; DB transfer market mess unresolved" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/984a8c2/b05c5d07-7f00-4af6-8255-e012719bd06b/4/iStock-172224432-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> An individual who raised concerns around the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) approach to defined benefit (DB) pension transfers has had their complaint thrown out by both the regulator and the Complaints Commissioner. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/984a8c2/b05c5d07-7f00-4af6-8255-e012719bd06b/4/iStock-172224432-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4118249/complaint-about-fcas-significant-db-transfer-market-mess-unresolved https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4118249/complaint-about-fcas-significant-db-transfer-market-mess-unresolved https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4118249/complaint-about-fcas-significant-db-transfer-market-mess-unresolved Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:12:41 +0000 Defaqto building a two-way integration with new fintech challenger <img alt="Defaqto building a two-way integration with new fintech challenger" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/780ea94/9b1aecf0-687b-478f-8c49-e89cd1b87fab/7/iStock-1181043348-roi-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Defaqto is building a full two-way integration with fintech challenger firm Plannr that will see the ‘Engage’ software tool integrated into the latter’s customer relationship management (CRM) system. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/780ea94/9b1aecf0-687b-478f-8c49-e89cd1b87fab/7/iStock-1181043348-roi-2-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4117728/defaqto-building-integration-fintech-challenger https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4117728/defaqto-building-integration-fintech-challenger https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4117728/defaqto-building-integration-fintech-challenger Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:37:50 +0000 FCA, FSCS and others praise British Steel work carried out by regulators <img alt="FCA, FSCS and others praise British Steel work carried out by regulators" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5859f78/46f46bcc-aa36-4b23-838d-51285f7116cb/6/iStock-1091379948-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A group of the UK’s regulators including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) say they are “proud” of the cross-regulatory work carried out on handling the members of the former British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5859f78/46f46bcc-aa36-4b23-838d-51285f7116cb/6/iStock-1091379948-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4112399/fca-fscs-praise-british-steel-carried-regulators https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4112399/fca-fscs-praise-british-steel-carried-regulators https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4112399/fca-fscs-praise-british-steel-carried-regulators Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:48 +0000 Advice and pension 'empowerment' vital for over 50s push into work <img alt="Advice and pension &#39;empowerment&#39; vital for over 50s push into work" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/e91f6d4/7e8281fe-6856-440e-b007-dd57035ea1bc/6/Spring-Budget-2023-red-book-CC-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The lack of initiatives to increase pension engagement or provide financial advice places over 50’s in a dangerous position as the government ploughs on with its initiative to encourage them back to the workplace, My Pension Expert says. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/e91f6d4/7e8281fe-6856-440e-b007-dd57035ea1bc/6/Spring-Budget-2023-red-book-CC-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4112196/advice-pension-empowerment-vital-50s-push https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4112196/advice-pension-empowerment-vital-50s-push https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4112196/advice-pension-empowerment-vital-50s-push Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:07:58 +0000 FCA slaps restrictions on Hampshire adviser who failed to follow warning <img alt="FCA slaps restrictions on Hampshire adviser who failed to follow warning" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ca5a027/07716c00-8e52-46fd-9187-dd77618b89a2/2/iStock-1325729981-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The senior manager of Hampshire advice firm Campbell & Associates Independent Financial Advice has had restrictions imposed on her today (4 April) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ca5a027/07716c00-8e52-46fd-9187-dd77618b89a2/2/iStock-1325729981-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4111609/fca-slaps-restrictions-hampshire-adviser-failed-follow-warning https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4111609/fca-slaps-restrictions-hampshire-adviser-failed-follow-warning https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4111609/fca-slaps-restrictions-hampshire-adviser-failed-follow-warning Tue, 4 Apr 2023 14:02:21 +0000 Inquiry to review defined benefit schemes opened by WPC <img alt="Inquiry to review defined benefit schemes opened by WPC" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6a9933e/50e70dd6-64f1-4772-9dc0-49f615851b99/3/iStock-957174246-580-358-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has launched an inquiry to review defined benefit (DB) schemes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6a9933e/50e70dd6-64f1-4772-9dc0-49f615851b99/3/iStock-957174246-580-358-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4080664/inquiry-review-defined-benefit-schemes-wpc https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4080664/inquiry-review-defined-benefit-schemes-wpc https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4080664/inquiry-review-defined-benefit-schemes-wpc Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:50:17 +0000 Cardiff firm The London Trading Company declared in default <img alt="Cardiff firm The London Trading Company declared in default" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/17ce0f9/970bfc3e-9750-47f4-ae39-b96491adf448/1/iStock-165487475-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A Cardiff-based advice firm with three different trading names has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/17ce0f9/970bfc3e-9750-47f4-ae39-b96491adf448/1/iStock-165487475-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4077391/cardiff-firm-london-trading-company-declared-default https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4077391/cardiff-firm-london-trading-company-declared-default https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4077391/cardiff-firm-london-trading-company-declared-default Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:55 +0000 Defaqto adviser survey reveals best performing and most popular DFMs <img alt="Defaqto adviser survey reveals best performing and most popular DFMs" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b3af286/71ad3c69-4fbe-4fd4-84b7-1db6d6154353/9/iStock-1368055220-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The discretionary fund management (DFM) landscape continues to be dominated by a select number of major players despite the increase in the popularity and service provision of some smaller operators, Defaqto has found. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b3af286/71ad3c69-4fbe-4fd4-84b7-1db6d6154353/9/iStock-1368055220-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4077133/defaqto-adviser-survey-reveals-best-performing-most-popular-dfms https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4077133/defaqto-adviser-survey-reveals-best-performing-most-popular-dfms https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4077133/defaqto-adviser-survey-reveals-best-performing-most-popular-dfms Tue, 7 Mar 2023 15:24:30 +0000 FCA called to focus on guidance as it impacts more people <img alt="FCA called to focus on guidance as it impacts more people" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0e48661/e2bd9bfb-f7a8-4953-b52c-273c78a76a76/5/iStock-1347246139-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) should focus its efforts on guidance, according to AJ Bell. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0e48661/e2bd9bfb-f7a8-4953-b52c-273c78a76a76/5/iStock-1347246139-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076761/fca-called-focus-guidance-impacts-people https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076761/fca-called-focus-guidance-impacts-people https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076761/fca-called-focus-guidance-impacts-people Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:30:10 +0000 Advisers renounce idea for simplified 'core advice' service <img alt="Advisers renounce idea for simplified &#39;core advice&#39; service" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6a4094b/2cf97512-7e05-4ab3-ab2a-059641841f51/8/Tom-Selby-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Almost all (93%) advisers say they would not look to offer a stripped back or ‘core advice’ offering that would give people access to a simplified alternative of their services, research shows. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6a4094b/2cf97512-7e05-4ab3-ab2a-059641841f51/8/Tom-Selby-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076734/advisers-renounce-idea-simplified-‘core-advice-service https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076734/advisers-renounce-idea-simplified-‘core-advice-service https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076734/advisers-renounce-idea-simplified-‘core-advice-service Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:16:44 +0000 Leeds advice firm with multiple names declared in default by the FSCS <img alt="Leeds advice firm with multiple names declared in default by the FSCS" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/223c846/23561488-b53b-443a-82cb-d6db7b622c50/5/iStock-1296021867-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Leeds-based advice firm WGL Altrincham has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/223c846/23561488-b53b-443a-82cb-d6db7b622c50/5/iStock-1296021867-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076423/leeds-advice-firm-multiple-names-declared-default-fscs https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076423/leeds-advice-firm-multiple-names-declared-default-fscs https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076423/leeds-advice-firm-multiple-names-declared-default-fscs Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:39:55 +0000 Advisers open door to asset managers to help with Consumer Duty <img alt="Advisers open door to asset managers to help with Consumer Duty" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/bd622cc/f5c42cda-7432-47e2-a7e4-a4bd7223150a/1/iStock-815594930-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Consumer Duty has been found to be the area in which advisers would most like to see more support from asset managers, Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) says. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/bd622cc/f5c42cda-7432-47e2-a7e4-a4bd7223150a/1/iStock-815594930-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076380/advisers-open-door-asset-managers-help-consumer-duty https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076380/advisers-open-door-asset-managers-help-consumer-duty https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4076380/advisers-open-door-asset-managers-help-consumer-duty Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:47:51 +0000 FCA outlines post-Brexit plans for UK asset management sector <img alt="FCA outlines post-Brexit plans for UK asset management sector" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/871ce2f/7cc4c374-9fd1-4db6-80ed-c4de0b6c931b/2/iStock-816769618-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Advisers are being called to give their views on a discussion paper in which the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) lays out ideas on potential changes in the regulatory framework of the UK's £11trn asset management sector. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/871ce2f/7cc4c374-9fd1-4db6-80ed-c4de0b6c931b/2/iStock-816769618-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4075562/fca-outlines-post-brexit-plans-uk-asset-management-sector https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4075562/fca-outlines-post-brexit-plans-uk-asset-management-sector https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4075562/fca-outlines-post-brexit-plans-uk-asset-management-sector Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:12:17 +0000 Client data at risk after Succession Wealth suffers cyber attack <img alt="Client data at risk after Succession Wealth suffers cyber attack" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/a19d014/52bf49a1-5c22-4bee-b001-e0614eb055ae/4/iStock-1432207850-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Succession Wealth has today (15 February) confirmed it has fallen victim to a cyber-attack. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/a19d014/52bf49a1-5c22-4bee-b001-e0614eb055ae/4/iStock-1432207850-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074483/client-risk-succession-wealth-suffers-cyber-attack https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074483/client-risk-succession-wealth-suffers-cyber-attack https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074483/client-risk-succession-wealth-suffers-cyber-attack Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:05:51 +0000 H&F Financial declared in default over three pension transfer claims <img alt="H&amp;F Financial declared in default over three pension transfer claims" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/c42b33c/71ecdac9-9110-4347-b053-b9b7e55ad176/2/iStock-1255743031-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Kent-based H&F Financial has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) over three claims made against it. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/c42b33c/71ecdac9-9110-4347-b053-b9b7e55ad176/2/iStock-1255743031-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074326/financial-declared-default-pension-transfer-claims https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074326/financial-declared-default-pension-transfer-claims https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074326/financial-declared-default-pension-transfer-claims Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:44:00 +0000 Restricted firm says model 'reduces friction' in advice giving process <img alt="Restricted firm says model &#39;reduces friction&#39; in advice giving process" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/eb18ab3/314fd424-43a2-4bbb-be98-510fc97dd342/3/iStock-1215768192-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Bringing all services in-house and eliminating third party outsiders “reduces friction” in the advice process, a Bristol-based adviser has said. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/eb18ab3/314fd424-43a2-4bbb-be98-510fc97dd342/3/iStock-1215768192-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074297/restricted-firm-model-‘reduces-friction-advice-giving-process https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074297/restricted-firm-model-‘reduces-friction-advice-giving-process https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074297/restricted-firm-model-‘reduces-friction-advice-giving-process Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:30:13 +0000 Advice CEOs say best use of technology still leaves room for advisers <img alt="Advice CEOs say best use of technology still leaves room for advisers " src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/04904ce/b1ac351c-ef5c-4de0-8eb4-40275d73eb43/5/iStock-1132089008-roi-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The technology revolution desperately needed to bring more clients and advisers into the industry will still leave room for traditional face-to-face advice, industry chief executives (CEO) agree. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/04904ce/b1ac351c-ef5c-4de0-8eb4-40275d73eb43/5/iStock-1132089008-roi-2-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074114/dynamic-planner-conference-2023 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074114/dynamic-planner-conference-2023 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074114/dynamic-planner-conference-2023 Wed, 8 Feb 2023 07:57:08 +0000 More firms found to be misleading British Steel victims over redress <img alt="More firms found to be misleading British Steel victims over redress" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/2ba07e2/7791c1c0-d51f-46f9-bb48-329e64837378/1/iStock-1386743766-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Several advice firms within the action group that has mounted a legal challenge against the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) British Steel redress scheme have been found to have engaged in misconduct. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/2ba07e2/7791c1c0-d51f-46f9-bb48-329e64837378/1/iStock-1386743766-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074057/firms-misleading-british-steel-victims-redress https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074057/firms-misleading-british-steel-victims-redress https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4074057/firms-misleading-british-steel-victims-redress Tue, 7 Feb 2023 11:39:34 +0000 DFM launched by Eden Park, Charles Stanley and SS&C Hubwise <img alt="DFM launched by Eden Park, Charles Stanley and SS&amp;C Hubwise" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/4a39012/aa2a0fc8-a0a3-4dbd-b337-34309a0b6606/1/iStock-1181384448-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Eden Park Investment Management (EPIM) has launched a discretionary fund management (DFM) service with Charles Stanley and SS&C Hubwise. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/4a39012/aa2a0fc8-a0a3-4dbd-b337-34309a0b6606/1/iStock-1181384448-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4073951/dfm-launched-eden-park-charles-stanley-ss-hubwise https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4073951/dfm-launched-eden-park-charles-stanley-ss-hubwise https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4073951/dfm-launched-eden-park-charles-stanley-ss-hubwise Mon, 6 Feb 2023 08:21:47 +0000 FCA starts proceedings against five over dealing and money laundering <img alt="FCA starts proceedings against five over dealing and money laundering" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/7c4682e/4029c90b-c802-4179-9995-9829e86a3502/3/iStock-516493712-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Criminal proceedings have begun against a group of five men the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) allege conspired to commit insider dealing between 2019 and 2021. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/7c4682e/4029c90b-c802-4179-9995-9829e86a3502/3/iStock-516493712-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4066125/fca-starts-proceedings-dealing-money-laundering https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4066125/fca-starts-proceedings-dealing-money-laundering https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4066125/fca-starts-proceedings-dealing-money-laundering Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:48:53 +0000 Financial sector rules slacked by growth-seeking government <img alt="Financial sector rules slacked by growth-seeking government" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/e42fa64/f2ba22bb-0211-438f-a52d-bc3ac28937c6/1/Jeremy-Hunt-22-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The government has announced a package of reforms of the financial sector in a bid to spur growth in the UK economy. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/e42fa64/f2ba22bb-0211-438f-a52d-bc3ac28937c6/1/Jeremy-Hunt-22-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061445/financial-sector-rules-slacked-growth-seeking-government https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061445/financial-sector-rules-slacked-growth-seeking-government https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061445/financial-sector-rules-slacked-growth-seeking-government Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:34:40 +0000 Demystifying the tech stack: Microservices and their rise in advice <img alt="Demystifying the tech stack: Microservices and their rise in advice" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1afa953/614859a0-2338-499f-a79b-027bf791e6fb/2/iStock-1398516315-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Professional Adviser speaks with FinoComps’s Tim Williams about the rise and role of microservices in the advice world. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1afa953/614859a0-2338-499f-a79b-027bf791e6fb/2/iStock-1398516315-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4062678/demystifying-tech-stack-microservices-rise-advice https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4062678/demystifying-tech-stack-microservices-rise-advice https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4062678/demystifying-tech-stack-microservices-rise-advice Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:16:55 +0000 Better service tops adviser demands from providers in 2023 <img alt="Better service tops adviser demands from providers in 2023" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/08d2afc/61173c88-5871-4e39-acb1-5bd5e083ad78/2/iStock-1421285123-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Advisers want providers to get the fundamentals of good service right, according to the research by AJ Bell, suggesting life companies have failed to properly support advisers as they deal with clients in 2022. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/08d2afc/61173c88-5871-4e39-acb1-5bd5e083ad78/2/iStock-1421285123-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061859/service-adviser-demands-providers-2023 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061859/service-adviser-demands-providers-2023 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061859/service-adviser-demands-providers-2023 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:37:32 +0000 Ashley Alder confirmed as FCA chair after Treasury Committee approval <img alt="Ashley Alder confirmed as FCA chair after Treasury Committee approval" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/03be5af/8165ddad-acdd-4d56-86f6-6938927f8c1e/2/iStock-176983989-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Treasury Committee has published its report confirming its approval for the appointment of Ashley Alder as the next chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/03be5af/8165ddad-acdd-4d56-86f6-6938927f8c1e/2/iStock-176983989-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061706/ashley-alder-confirmed-fca-chair-treasury-committee-approval https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061706/ashley-alder-confirmed-fca-chair-treasury-committee-approval https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061706/ashley-alder-confirmed-fca-chair-treasury-committee-approval Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:29:42 +0000 FSCS declares another advice firm in default over pension transfers <img alt="FSCS declares another advice firm in default over pension transfers" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/45044a5/2c4ab06e-cc16-4a76-ae0d-6fd11219865b/1/iStock-1345443906-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Premier Wealth Management Harrogate has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) following two claims filed against it relating to pension transfer advice. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/45044a5/2c4ab06e-cc16-4a76-ae0d-6fd11219865b/1/iStock-1345443906-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061638/fscs-declares-advice-firm-default-pension-transfers https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061638/fscs-declares-advice-firm-default-pension-transfers https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061638/fscs-declares-advice-firm-default-pension-transfers Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:23:45 +0000 Less than a quarter of advisers back to mostly face-to-face work model <img alt="Less than a quarter of advisers back to mostly face-to-face work model" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/cbbf5fc/2775fc16-569e-47af-865f-e989e376e24a/2/iStock-518141012-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Just 23% of advisers have returned to a majority face-to-face model of working, new research from Dynamic Planner shows. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/cbbf5fc/2775fc16-569e-47af-865f-e989e376e24a/2/iStock-518141012-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061598/quarter-advisers-model https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061598/quarter-advisers-model https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061598/quarter-advisers-model Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:17 +0000 Government to repeal EU PRIIPs regulation on retail fund disclosures <img alt="Government to repeal EU PRIIPs regulation on retail fund disclosures" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0a76210/7b0c0a46-95a7-452e-a725-e447eea919ac/0/iStock-504011354-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK government is set to repeal the European Union's (EU) packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) regulation as a “matter of priority”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0a76210/7b0c0a46-95a7-452e-a725-e447eea919ac/0/iStock-504011354-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061464/government-repeal-eu-priips-regulation-retail-fund-disclosures https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061464/government-repeal-eu-priips-regulation-retail-fund-disclosures https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061464/government-repeal-eu-priips-regulation-retail-fund-disclosures Fri, 9 Dec 2022 12:26:28 +0000 IFAs clock vital estate planning changes under Consumer Duty <img alt="IFAs clock vital estate planning changes under Consumer Duty" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5898ade/162cf9e9-5965-4ea9-82d3-6f8bbd0bd601/2/iStock-1330300212-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> There is a pressing need for estate planning solutions to evolve in line with new expectations for how clients are fairly treated under Consumer Duty, Ingenious finds. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5898ade/162cf9e9-5965-4ea9-82d3-6f8bbd0bd601/2/iStock-1330300212-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061267/ifas-clock-vital-estate-planning-changes-consumer-duty https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061267/ifas-clock-vital-estate-planning-changes-consumer-duty https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4061267/ifas-clock-vital-estate-planning-changes-consumer-duty Tue, 6 Dec 2022 12:02:09 +0000 FCA staff vote to strike over pay <img alt="FCA staff vote to strike over pay" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/bef5a15/ad9f9f08-314f-45f5-8819-f4aa4bf4c411/5/Strike-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Unite, the union representing staff at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has revealed FCA staff have voted to support industrial action. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/bef5a15/ad9f9f08-314f-45f5-8819-f4aa4bf4c411/5/Strike-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4048205/fca-staff-vote-strike-pay https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4048205/fca-staff-vote-strike-pay https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4048205/fca-staff-vote-strike-pay Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:07:50 +0000 Steve Tigar: Why electric cars make employee benefit sense <img alt="Steve Tigar: Why electric cars make employee benefit sense" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1b962c4/2a245a2b-c550-4d47-96d3-f9baf218ceaf/7/Steve-Tesla-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Driving a new electric car is now within easy reach for many employees of financial services firms and is an ideal way for employers within the sector to forge greater staff loyalty. So, how is this possible? Steve Tigar explains... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1b962c4/2a245a2b-c550-4d47-96d3-f9baf218ceaf/7/Steve-Tesla-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4044753/steve-tigar-electric-cars-employee-benefit-sense https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4044753/steve-tigar-electric-cars-employee-benefit-sense https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4044753/steve-tigar-electric-cars-employee-benefit-sense Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:15:12 +0000 FCA warns social media giants over 'dodgy' investment adverts <img alt="FCA warns social media giants over &#39;dodgy&#39; investment adverts" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b3395e7/00e9b2fc-0672-4007-9913-37b6f60b452b/4/fca-reception-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is negotiating with social media companies about their approach to adverts linked to what it called “dodgy investments”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b3395e7/00e9b2fc-0672-4007-9913-37b6f60b452b/4/fca-reception-3-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4037823/fca-warns-social-media-giants-dodgy-investment-adverts https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4037823/fca-warns-social-media-giants-dodgy-investment-adverts https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4037823/fca-warns-social-media-giants-dodgy-investment-adverts Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:46:22 +0000 Scam complaints rise 66% amid cryptocurrency fraud - FOS <img alt="Scam complaints rise 66% amid cryptocurrency fraud - FOS" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/de3fae0/98a84a94-3705-4857-b244-e588c2dcf491/12/Crypto-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The number of people affected by fraud and scams rose by 66% in the first quarter of the 2021/22 financial year, with 5,025 cases compared with 3,028 in the same period the previous year, according to statistics from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/de3fae0/98a84a94-3705-4857-b244-e588c2dcf491/12/Crypto-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4037563/scam-complaints-rise-66-amid-cryptocurrency-fraud-fos https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4037563/scam-complaints-rise-66-amid-cryptocurrency-fraud-fos https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4037563/scam-complaints-rise-66-amid-cryptocurrency-fraud-fos Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:26:26 +0000 Andy Bell writes to new FCA chief over 'wrecking ball' investment pathways policy <p><!--summary start--> AJ Bell founder Andy Bell has written to new FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi, arguing the implementation of ‘investment pathways’ will be dangerous for drawdown consumers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4021597/andy-bell-writes-fca-chief-wrecking-ball-investment-pathways-policy https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4021597/andy-bell-writes-fca-chief-wrecking-ball-investment-pathways-policy Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:25:26 +0000