Thursday, April 25, 2024
The FCA has today announced that it is banning contingent charging in relation to defined benefit (DB) pension advice in order to reduce conflicts of interest in the market. Following the announcement, technology firm, Wealth Wizards has announced the launch...
A new report published by the City of London Corporation and Innovate Finance in partnership with EY has recommended urgent action be taken if the UK is to ensure the continued success of the fintech sector. The report, named, UK...
Provider of support, software and data to the financial services sector, SimplyBiz Group has announced the launch of a new 'hub', aimed at supporting vulnerable clients. The new hub, which will provide training, guidance and solutions will also host a...
New research published by FE fundinfo shows that the financial advice industry grew in 2019 despite rising costs and increasing regulatory requirements. The research reports that 79% of financial advisors surveyed saw an increase in new clients in 2019 whilst...
Mortgage Advice Bureau was the big winner at the eleventh Financial Reporter Awards, picking up three awards in addition to founder and CEO, Peter Brodnicki receiving the outstanding achievement award. Mortgage Advice Bureau, a mortgage intermediary brand picked up the...
Google has said that its second core algorithm update of 2020, its first since January, is rolling out now. Google has said that the update will take between one and two weeks to fully roll out. Different to the daily...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its data on complaints made relating to the firms it regulates for the second half of 2019. Monitoring this data is important for financial brands and the wider market. Understanding how many complaints...
Following its decision to ban the marketing of so-called 'speculative mini-bonds' to retail consumers, the FCA has announced that the ban will now stand permanently. The FCA has said that firms will not be allowed to promote speculative mini-bonds to...
Instances of so-called featured snippets in Google's search results within the finance industry have dropped by 60%. Data from SEO software firm, Moz shows that in February, featured snippets dropped by 40% overall in mid-February, with no signs of...
Listen to the podcast episode Interview with Danielle Ferguson MoneyHelper is the culmination of two years of research and the merging of three legacy brands; Money Advice Service, Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. Sitting underneath the umbrella of its parent, corporate-brand...