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Sipps firm compliance manager becomes golfing champion

A Sipps firm’s compliance manager has become a golfing champion.

Sipps role for new Walker Crips manager

A senior manager has been appointed by Walker Crips to take responsibility for Sipps on a bespoke basis for individuals, trusts and charities.

Pension transfer specialist rule changes increase complexity

Rule changes to make advising on the transfer of safeguarded pension benefits into flexible benefits a regulated activity could lead to further up skilling in the industry, a pensions expert believes.

Capital adequacy: Fear over balance sheets before consumers

A senior figure at a Sipp firm fears operators could put their balance sheets before the best interests of consumers if the FCA fails to get its latest capital adequacy plans right.

AJ Bell: Blue-chip investments signal exciting opportunities

Woodford Investment Management has invested £21million in AJ Bell, the company has announced.

FCA: Capital adequacy changes to reduce compliance costs

The FCA has proposed changes to the new capital adequacy rules - including a relaxation of the frequency of calculating AUA - which it says will reduce firms’ compliance costs.