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1 month ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Momodou Musa Touray |Kevin Carr
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched its much-awaited pure protection market study on fair value for consumers. The study, launched today (21 March), will look at how well the distribution of pure protection insurance products is working for consumers.
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1 month ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Momodou Musa Touray |Daniel Simpson |Kevin Carr
The Exeter has seen a huge rise in appointments on its member benefits app, HealthWise. The UK health and life insurer said it is experiencing a record increase in usage as more members engagement with the platform. An estimated 10,356 specialist appointments were booked through HealthWise in 2024, an increase of 175% from 2023. The data also shows downloads of the app more than doubled year-on-year, to 14,763 in 2024.
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1 month ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Tom Browne |Darius McQuaid |Kevin Carr
Fintel’s results for the year ending 31 December 2024 show that the company’s core revenue jumped 22% to £68.9m, up from £56.6m the previous year. These results, published today (18 March), were fuelled by £15m in revenue from newly acquired businesses, a sharp rise from just £1.5m in 2023. During the year, Fintel completed four acquisitions, investing £16.6m in total, which delivered £7.5m in core revenue. The company’s overall financial position also remains strong.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Kevin Carr
It’s a been a busy year for the UK life and health insurance industry, with sales up a bit or down a bit, depending on where you look. And we’ve lost a few insurers – but gained a Financial Conduct Authority market review. There’s been some brilliant work across the sector, including the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries’ Protection Viewpoint, Income Protection Awareness Week, CIExpert’s Critical Thinking report, and some great new products and processes.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Momodou Musa Touray |Kevin Carr
Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Friday 11 October 2024. To get this in your inbox every morning click here. Business owners fast-tracking exits over CGT concernsUK business owners have fast-tracked their exit plans over the past 12 months, according to new research from Evelyn Partners. Nearly one in three (29%) have accelerated business exits in the past year, amid rumours CGT rates could take centre stage in the upcoming Budget.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Kevin Carr
Hang on a minute, lads, I’ve got a great idea. There are mods. There are rockers. There are athletes… and basket cases… princesses… and criminals. But underneath, we’re all the same, aren’t we? The Italian Job. Quadrophenia. The Breakfast Club. I don’t mind admitting I turn 50 next year and these are the films I’m considering showing should I go ahead with my current plan of hiring a small cinema to watch one of my favourite films.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
radioeasternfm.com.au | Kevin Carr
To all Members of Eastern Community Broadcasters Inc. Eastern Community Broadcasters Inc. wishes to advise members that the Annual General Meeting will be held on 20th October 2024 in Catamore Hall, Wyreena Community Centre, 13-23 Hull Road, Croydon 3136 commencing at 2pm. The AGM gives members the opportunity to hear how your station is progressing and see how we are planning to move towards 2025 and the formulation of our licence renewal application that is due that year.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Dan Cooper |Kevin Carr |Annalise Toberman |Rachel Vahey
The Financial Conduct Authority has imposed restrictions on wealth management firm London Stone Securities Limited for failing to deliver good outcomes for clients. As a result, the firm cannot undertake any regulated activity, charge any further fees to existing clients or take on new clients without permission. It was also required to withdraw all financial promotions and keep assets in the business.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Will McIntosh-Whyte |Kevin Carr |Victoria Ross |Salome Asabre
Bond markets have been hyper-touchy this year as economic information and central bankers’ chat flows through investors’ minds and into prices. Sharp moves in bond yields have created turbulence in markets and portfolios so far. Since last summer, we’ve believed interest rates on both sides of the Atlantic have peaked and that the next moves will be down.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Roger Edwards |Kevin Carr
Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Wednesday 31 July 2024. To get this in your inbox every morning click here. Advice gap wideningFinancial advisers are increasingly struggling to serve clients with lower investable assets, one year on from the implementation of the Consumer Duty.
