Barclays and AJ Bell eye targeted support offerings

Exclusive: Firms waiting for FCA approval

Sophia Panayi
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Barclays and AJ Bell plan to offer targeted support services following regulatory approval, Professional Adviser understands.

PA understands AJ Bell has engaged with the Financial Conduct Authority but has not applied for regulatory approval yet. AJ Bell confirmed it expects to roll out a service later this year. The firm has backed the idea of targeted support from the beginning, working with the Financial Conduct Authority on the policy. AJ Bell director of public policy Tom Selby previously said moves such as targeted support are "critical" to building financial resilience in the UK. Meanwhile, Barclays has been added to the list of banks who are entering back into the wealth space and is looking to ro...

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