FCA questions banks over Whatsapp use October 10, 2022 The UK’s financial watchdog is quizzing top banks on the use of Whatsapp by staff as it looks to follow US regulators in a clampdown on the use of personal devices.
LendInvest warns of mortgage volatility as it ‘tightens credit appetite’ October 10, 2022 Mortgage fintech LendInvest said it was tightening its “credit appetite” today as it grapples with the volatility that has shaken the market in the wake of the government's so-called mini-budget.
Criminal barristers vote to end strike, but warns justice system ‘remains chronically underfunded’ October 10, 2022 Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted to end their strike action over pay today after the government tabled a 15 per cent pay rise.
Farmland investment vehicle shelves IPO plans October 10, 2022 An investment vehicle designed to pump cash into agricultural land has shelved plans for an initial public offering in London due to “high levels of market volatility and uncertainty”.
Quilter boss Feeney steps down after a decade October 10, 2022 Wealth management giant Quilter has revealed that chief Paul Feeney will step down as chief of the firm at the end of this month as its Affluent segment boss Steven Levin takes over the reins.
Pension crisis could scupper wave of infrastructure investment, analysts warn October 7, 2022 The crisis that rocked pension funds last week could force big investors to reconsider putting cash into illiquid assets like infrastructure projects and growth technology firms, experts have warned.
MPs set to scrutinise ESG industry amid greenwashing concerns October 6, 2022 MPs are set to scrutinise the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing industry next week amid growing concerns of 'greenwashing'.
Pension cash could flow into start-ups under new fee cap changes October 6, 2022 Pension cash could be freed up to fuel the growth of UK start-ups under new plans published today to loosen a cap on pension money management fees.
High-cost lenders pose ‘increased’ risk as cost of living rises, FCA warns October 6, 2022 High cost lenders need to tighten their lending criteria as cash-strapped Brits turn to debt to cope with the rising cost of living, the financial watchdog has warned.
Woodford fund manager set to return £20m to burnt investors October 6, 2022 The manager of Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund said today it plans to give £20m back to investors after it was warned by the financial watchdog it would be hit with a hefty bill over its role in the scandal last month.
