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£432m acquisition of SIPPs firm to complete this week
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The £432m private equity takeover of SIPPs and Financial Planning firm Mattioli Woods is set to complete this week after achieving High Court approval.
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Fewer professional reps submitting pension claims
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The percentage of professional complaints about pensions and annuities to the Financial Ombudsman Service - including from claims management companies - showed a surprise fall in the latest quarterly period, in marked contrast to a surge in professional complaints overall.
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DB transfer activity surges in July
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The number of defined benefit pension transfers in July surged to the highest level since August 2023.
FSCS declares Huddersfield BSPS-linked firm in default
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared BSPS-linked adviser firm Mark Peter Houlbrook (FRN: 498168) in default over pension transfer advice, opening the door to compensation for ex-clients with valid claims.
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Future retirees less likely to leave inheritance
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Two thirds (68%) of UK adults believe it’s important they leave an inheritance, but mortgage and rental costs are hitting their hopes of handing down a legacy.