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Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir is news editor at Professional Adviser.

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Corbel Partners buys four firms as buyout proposition launches

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Corbel Partners buys four firms as buyout proposition launches

The firm has two further acquisitions planned for this year

clock 04 July 2023 • 1 min read
Advisers warned not to be 'Consumer Duty zombies'

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Advisers warned not to be 'Consumer Duty zombies'

PIMFA calls on advice firms to access Consumer Duty resources

clock 04 July 2023 • 1 min read
Lumin Wealth acquires Essex-based financial advice firm

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Lumin Wealth acquires Essex-based financial advice firm

Lumin Wealth expands portfolio with The Big Picture Wealth Management

clock 03 July 2023 • 1 min read
Manchester advice firm declares in default by the FSCS

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Manchester advice firm declares in default by the FSCS

The lifeboat fund received eight claims against the firm

clock 29 June 2023 • 1 min read
Advisers urged to 'step up their act' when helping clients

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Advisers urged to 'step up their act' when helping clients

Advisers must offer clients ‘emotional, mental, and general health support’

clock 29 June 2023 • 1 min read
Nearly a quarter of firms 'still have work to do' ahead of Consumer Duty

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Nearly a quarter of firms 'still have work to do' ahead of Consumer Duty

Retail finance providers and debt advice firms scored consistently lower than others

clock 28 June 2023 • 1 min read
Risk averse pre-retirees rule out annuities due to 'vague understanding'

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Risk averse pre-retirees rule out annuities due to 'vague understanding'

Just one in ten UK adults aged over 50 are willing to risk their money

clock 28 June 2023 • 1 min read
James Hay integrates Origo solution in bid to speed up LOAs

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James Hay integrates Origo solution in bid to speed up LOAs

Firm partners with tech provider to try and speed up adviser efficiency

clock 28 June 2023 • 1 min read
FSCS to take 'more proactive approach' to processing claims

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FSCS to take 'more proactive approach' to processing claims

The firm has increased its engagement with third parties since 2022

clock 27 June 2023 • 1 min read
Novia helps launch free sustainability framework for advisers

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Novia helps launch free sustainability framework for advisers

Advisers can view a range of materials that address clients’ ESG concerns

clock 27 June 2023 • 1 min read