The new HMRC Trust Registration Service - what advisers need to know
The new HMRC Trust Registration Service - what advisers need to know
"Treat all those you care for with love while you can"
As this is my first column for about seven weeks it will be a very personal one and I would like to start by thanking the many hundreds of financial advisers and others in our great profession who have sent messages of condolence and support to me on the sudden loss of my beloved wife, Jennifer.
Aileen Lynch: Changes to FCA debt counselling permissions
On 20 March, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) produced a regulatory publication to inform firms that held 'debt counselling' activity they are likely to hold the incorrect limitation, writes Aileen Lynch.
"Those in glass houses should not throw stones"
As I read first the regulator’s Sector Views paper and then Emma Ann Hughes’ article “Why you are better value for money than the regulator”, published on the 21 April, a well-known saying came to mind – one featuring glass houses and stones.
"Three cheers for FAMR one year on"
Regulator released Financial Advice Market Review recommendations and updates on progress
'Platforms should contribute to FSCS levy' - Ken Davy
Ken Davy has called on platforms to contribute to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme's (FSCS) levy alongside advisers, in response to the regulator's consultation on the scheme's funding system.
Davy: providers should pay lion's share of FSCS fees
Product providers should contribute most of the running costs of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, Ken Davy has said.
"'Steady as she goes' is best form of financial advice"
Now that Theresa May has formerly triggered Article 50, are we going to make a dog’s breakfast of Brexit or can we look forward to dining at the Ritz?
A day in the life of... your client
Simply by changing your website you can tap into changing consumer behaviour...
"To boldly go where no robot has gone before"
I am sure Star Trek would have flopped had it just been a bunch of robots exploring the galaxies; it needed great characters to bring it alive for its followers.