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MPS assets surge 32% to £190bn as adviser usage grows
21% of the 296 advisers surveyed said they plan to increase their allocation to discretionary MPSs in the next year
Finance firms could face FOS complaints for unsuitable targeted support
The regulator said targeted support will be considered a one-off service that does not require ongoing suitability assessments
FCA confirms introduction of targeted support from spring 2026
Firms will be able to apply to offer targeted support from March next year
FCA proposes raft of pension transfer reforms to help savers make informed decisions
Jon Greer of Quilter said the proposals are positive but “come with trade-offs”