CISI
Best Practice | 5 Feb 18
Pension pot size a mystery for most
Three quarters of UK workers do not know the value of their pension fund, while a fifth of consumers aged over 55 will not trust anyone when it comes to getting financial advice, according the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi).
PEOPLE MOVES: Primetime, Pinebridge, Kleinwort Hambros
A senior Prudential director has jumped ship to head up Primetime Retirement, while Pinebridge Investments has poached a State Street Global Advisors regional chief executive to become its chief operating officer and a series of senior changes has been announced at Kleinwort Hambros.
Best Practice | 27 Nov 17
Cisi threatens legal action against fraudulent advisers
Following a damning investigation by a consumer watchdog, the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (Cisi) has warned that UK advisers will face legal action if they fraudulently claim to hold a qualification from the organisation.
Best Practice | 20 Nov 17
Advisers still misleading public with fake credentials
Almost two thirds of financial advisers listed on online directory Unbiased are misleading the public with false credentials, a figure that has not improved since the last time the review was carried out 18 months ago, according to new research by a consumer watchdog.
Best Practice | 15 Nov 17
Inducement ban could hurt consumers, warns CISI
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to ban the offering or acceptance of inducements within the financial services profession could ultimately hurt consumers, according to the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi).