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Group risk set to boom with auto-enrolment published today at 15:45
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> The imminent introduction of auto-enrolment looks set to trigger increased investment in employee benefits, according to research from Group Risk Development (Grid). <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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Advisers say Widows' annuity return good for consumers published today at 15:15
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> IFAs have welcomed Scottish Widows’ plan to re-enter the IFA annuity market as a move they said will boost competition in the sector. <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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FSA cautions on platform shareholdings published today at 15:00
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> The FSA has warned advisers about “conflicts of interest” arising from holding shares in platforms. <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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Banks urged to reform packaged accounts to stop mis-selling published today at 14:30
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> Banks should allow consumers to select the benefits they want with their packaged accounts to help combat mis-selling of the products, Defaqto has said. <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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Surrey-based adviser Web acquires rival firm published today at 14:15
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> Web Financial Services has acquired Bryant Kesek Financial Services (BKFS), as part of a five-year expansion plan. <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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Clients unaware of state bereavement payments published today at 13:05
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> Grieving clients could be missing out on thousands of pounds worth of state bereavement benefits, RGA has said. <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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Scottish Widows eyes protection market return published today at 12:19
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> Scottish Widows has revealed it is examining the possibility of re-entering the IFA protection market. <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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Scot Wids to re-enter IFA annuity market; Exits offshore bonds published today at 12:00
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> Scottish Widows will begin selling annuities via IFAs in a new distribution strategy as it closes Clerical Medical International to new business. <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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HMRC to demand collateral from NI cheats published today at 11:50
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be given new powers in the spring to tackle employers who try to dodge paying their PAYE or National Insurance contributions (NICs). <!-- end-summary --> </p>
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Money Advice Service: We help IFAs published today at 11:50
<p><small> <!-- link --> <a href=http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/>ifaonline</a> <!-- end-link --> </small></p> <p><!-- subheading --> <!-- end-subheading --> <!-- summary --> The Money Advice Service (MAS) says there is tangible evidence to show it is benefitting independent financial advisers. <!-- end-summary --> </p>