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Is your DFM investment portfolio a scam?
The FCA has warned that it has seen an increase in scams ran through discretionary fund managers – often a […]
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Claims against Guinness Mahon SIPPs may be on the horizon over pension mis-selling
Several law suits are staring down SIPP provider Guinness Mahon regarding its relationship with marketing firms who directed people towards […]
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Carey Pensions identifies and separates problem SIPPs with letters to clients
SIPP administrator Carey Pensions has written out to some SIPP holders on its books to tell them that thei pension […]
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FCA probes SIPP providers about number of non-standard investments – what does it mean for your pension?
The Financial Conduct Authority has asked all providers of Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) to reveal the details of any non-standard […]
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Strand Capital DFM enters into special administration: What will happen to investor’s funds?
On the 17th May 2017, it was announced that London-based DFM, Strand Capital has gone into special administration, reportedly with […]
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Investors in St Lucia’s Freedom Bay may be waiting years for returns, and developers don’t have the money!
A letter from a major SIPP provider to investors in St Lucia’s Freedom Bay hotel investment has reported on problems […]
The Falcon Group – Lighthouse Group PLC has 15 upheld complaints over UCIS investments
In simpler terms, UCIS stands for Unregulated Collective Investment Scheme, meaning that the investments are NOT regulated by the Financial […]
Pacific IFA Ltd dealt 15 upheld complaints for poor advice involving Harlequin Property Investments and SIPPs
Pacific IFA Ltd (previously called Pacific Life), is an Essex based financial advice firm currently showing 2 active and regulated […]
Single IFA faces FCA restrictions after no less than 14 upheld Ombudsman complaints regarding high-risk investments into SIPPs
Kingswood Financial Advisors, a Mid Glamorgan based financial advice firm has had restrictions imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority that […]
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FSCS acknowledges the Ethical Forestry problem: Estimates there is over £50m to be paid into compensation to investors
The FSCS has released a statement that says it expects to pay over £50m in claims regarding Costa Rican investment […]