United Kingdom
Financial planning | 7 Aug 24
Total pensions overtaxation bill approaches £1.3bn as average UK reclaims soar
UK savers reclaimed £57m in overtaxation on pension withdrawals in April, May and June 2024
HSBC Life UK names Richard Waters as head of protection distribution
He brings more than 30 years’ experience to his new role
Regulation | 6 Aug 24
FCA secures high court order for unauthorised mortgage broker to pay £4m
FCA said these ‘sham brokers preyed on vulnerable people who were struggling financially’
Rathbones Group goes live with Iress’ Xplan
Xplan will also be the financial planning platform of choice for Rathbones’ upcoming integration with Investec Wealth & Investment
Middle East | 6 Aug 24
Hoxton CM names ex-Accenture, Bloomberg, Deloitte executive Adrian Benjamin as new protection lead
He will be based in the company’s UK office