How social responsibility can be a key part of business strategy

[ad_1] ESG has become firmly embedded as a key part of any company’s corporate strategy, and these policies now come under intense scrutiny from investors, employees, customers and governments alike. …

Canaccord Genuity broadens IFA reach with double appointment

[ad_1] Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management UK and Crown Dependencies has appointed two business development directors to its dedicated IFA sales team. The firm has appointed Toby Gower and Francis Walker as…

FCA proposes new fee block structure for principal firms

[ad_1] The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed to split the fee-block relating to principal firms who pay the regulator’s levy. In a consultation paper titled ‘Regulatory fees and levies: policy proposals…

Abrdn commits to investment business after reports of CEO doubts

[ad_1] Abrdn has said investment management is “the core” of its business after reports that its chief executive Stephen Bird pushed to sell off this part of the company. Reports…

‘Business should still prepare for economic crime bill despite delays’

[ad_1] The economic crime and corporate transparency bill promises to be one of the most significant pieces of legislation in the economic crime arena in more than 20 years. This bill…

‘Effective referrals could be the answer to maximising opportunities’

[ad_1] There has been a significant uptick in recent months in mortgage advisers looking at widening the business areas in which they operate, along with the services they offer to clients. But…

Intergenerational business strategy absent in two in five advice firms

[ad_1] Advisers risk losing potential clients if they fail to put in place a clear intergenerational business strategy, according to research from HSBC Life. The study, which surveyed 200 advisers, found almost…