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Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir is the former news editor of Professional Adviser.

Articles by Sahar Nazir

Novia sheds 'digital laggard' image with highest progress in 2023

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Novia sheds 'digital laggard' image with highest progress in 2023

Almost half of processes at Novia no longer require a signature

clock 06 July 2023 • 1 min read
Financial planning is 'flawed' without lifestyle coaching

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Financial planning is 'flawed' without lifestyle coaching

Kerry Drysdale emphasises the importance of goals-based planning

clock 05 July 2023 • 2 min read
Intergenerational planning 'important for business value'

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Intergenerational planning 'important for business value'

Intergenerational planning of great value to clients

clock 05 July 2023 • 1 min read
FCA fines and bans British Steel adviser over unsuitable advice

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FCA fines and bans British Steel adviser over unsuitable advice

Paul Steel has been ordered to pay the FSCS £850,000 to cover compensation costs

clock 04 July 2023 • 1 min read
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