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Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir is news editor at Professional Adviser.

Articles by Sahar Nazir

Carolines on the move: FSCS and Maps both confirm CEO departures

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Carolines on the move: FSCS and Maps both confirm CEO departures

Two major chief executives depart from their roles

clock 06 June 2023 • 1 min read
Consumer Duty-related costs to be permanent for advice firms

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Consumer Duty-related costs to be permanent for advice firms

Costs arising from the new regulation may have lasting impact on firms

clock 05 June 2023 • 1 min read
Consumer Duty could fall short in promise to attract new clients

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Consumer Duty could fall short in promise to attract new clients

The FCA’s new regulation could widen the advice gap, John Porteous says

clock 05 June 2023 • 1 min read
FCA cracks down on three firms evading BSPS redress scheme

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FCA cracks down on three firms evading BSPS redress scheme

The regulator is ensuring fair compensation for BSPS members

clock 05 June 2023 • 1 min read
Wren Sterling expands Northern reach as it acquires Callisto Wealth

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Wren Sterling expands Northern reach as it acquires Callisto Wealth

Strategic move to bolster Wren Sterling's position in the wealth management sector

clock 02 June 2023 • 1 min read
FCA says it handed down £216m in penalties in 2022/23

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FCA says it handed down £216m in penalties in 2022/23

FCA reveals it is investing in technology to improve investigations

clock 01 June 2023 • 1 min read
Over three-quarters of advisers face rising costs ahead of Consumer Duty

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Over three-quarters of advisers face rising costs ahead of Consumer Duty

Spending on new technology ahead of regulation leads to soaring bills

clock 01 June 2023 • 1 min read
How advisers are bracing for the FSCS's revised levy demand

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How advisers are bracing for the FSCS's revised levy demand

PA speaks to advisers on the impact of the FSCS revised levy demand

clock 30 May 2023 • 5 min read
Advisers admit financial wellbeing is not a core part of the service

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Advisers admit financial wellbeing is not a core part of the service

Majority consider financial wellbeing as secondary to general planning

clock 30 May 2023 • 1 min read
FSCS declares Essex-based Pacific IFA failed over multiple SIPP cases

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FSCS declares Essex-based Pacific IFA failed over multiple SIPP cases

The lifeboat fund has received nine claims about Pacific IFA

clock 30 May 2023 • 1 min read