Equitable Life & Pensions

I was pleased to read that the Government has extended its deadline for claims for compensation for those people caught out by the Equitable Life failure. The pensions industry has been rocked with a number of problems and it is important that some of them are put...

Mortgage Brokers & Fraudulent Buy to Let Applications

I was pleased to read the following article. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/precise-mortgages-takes-action-against-fake-b2l-applications/1074729.article Precise mortgages are right to exclude mortgage brokers that have either mis-represented buy-to-let...

Payment Protection Insurance and FSA Investigations

The following article is very interesting on why people in the insurance industry which includes independent financial advisors are disciplined http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/supplements/careers-brief/cii-takes-action-over-cpd-failings/1069190.article One matter...

The US Dollar As The Global Reserve Currency

The following article is a fascinating read http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24486685 I wonder if such deals will materially affect the value of the US Dollar in the future and end the Dollar as the Global reserve currency. Investors looking for international...

Great Reading For IFAs & Mortgage Brokers In London

The following article is great reading for IFAs and mortgage brokers in London. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23467794 I only hope is that house prices increase at a more equitable pace throughout the UK so IFAs and mortgage brokers throughout the UK...

I Hope The Money Advice Services Meets Its Target

The following letter from the Chief Executive of the Money Advice Service is an interesting read. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/letter-money-advice-service-has-a-clear-plan-for-the-future/1069794.article I hope the Money Advice Service meets its target...