James Hay warns clients: 'We could pass FSCS levy to you'

clock

SIPP provider James Hay Partnership has written to clients saying it reserves the right to pass on the cost of the FSCS levy to them.

The FSCS interim levy for IFG Group, which owns James Hay, is around £940,000 as the industry is billed collectively for the failure of groups such as Keydata. Its letter to clients reads: "In the event of a levy being made on any of the James Hay Partnership companies under the FSCS or any levy or taxation being imposed on us or the IPS product, we may recover from the IPS product an amount equal to the proportion of such levy or taxation that we may reasonably determine." Richard Mattison, business development director at James Hay Partnership (pictured), says: "We have sent a lett...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on uncategorised

Robert Peston confirmed as PA360 keynote speaker

Robert Peston confirmed as PA360 keynote speaker

Join Peston and PA in London in April

Professional Adviser
clock 26 January 2026 • 1 min read
Brooks Macdonald becomes BAFTA wealth management partner

Brooks Macdonald becomes BAFTA wealth management partner

Partnership starts in 2026

Jen Frost
clock 08 December 2025 • 1 min read
As Reeves scrabbles for Budget funds, is she missing a Covid furlough trick?

As Reeves scrabbles for Budget funds, is she missing a Covid furlough trick?

Creativity key as chancellor faces tough tax and spending choices

Jen Frost
clock 21 November 2025 • 8 min read