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Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir is the former news editor of Professional Adviser.

Articles by Sahar Nazir

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
FCA warns firms to 'do better' to meet customer demands around culture

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FCA warns firms to 'do better' to meet customer demands around culture

Emily Shepperd says the expectations of firms are ‘evolving’

clock 27 June 2023 • 1 min read
AI tool vows to fix adviser issues where other tech has failed

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AI tool vows to fix adviser issues where other tech has failed

New AI platform Aveni Assist aims to support advisers with productivity

clock 27 June 2023 • 1 min read
Söderberg & Partners raises capital to ramp up UK expansion

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Söderberg & Partners raises capital to ramp up UK expansion

The Scandi advice giant hired Novia execs to help lead UK team

clock 26 June 2023 • 1 min read
FCA bans British Steel adviser from providing pensions advice

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FCA bans British Steel adviser from providing pensions advice

County Capital Wealth Management’s Mark Abley fined £106,100

clock 26 June 2023 • 1 min read
Tim Sargisson to join Benchmark as planning team lead

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Tim Sargisson to join Benchmark as planning team lead

Former Sandringham boss will replace Peter O’Sullivan in the new role

clock 26 June 2023 • 1 min read
Self-reliance in financial guidance is the 'new selfishness'

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Self-reliance in financial guidance is the 'new selfishness'

Increasing number of clients taking own approach on financial advice

clock 26 June 2023 • 1 min read