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TOP CLASS WEDNESDAY UPDATE DOESN’T STOP FOR A NEW PRIME MINISTER

No doubt we’ve all heard quite enough about that particular tale, so let’s not linger. Right, as the boss continues … Continued

July 24, 2019 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #Top Class Wednesday Update  

CONSUMERS HAVE THEIR SAY ABOUT PLATFORMS

Weighing in at 91 pages and backed by a study of more than 3,000 platform users, the consumer research element … Continued

July 19, 2018 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #Investments   #Platforms   #regulation  

COVERT CONSULTATION COMPLICATIONS

I’ve been reading about Kim Philby lately, the so-called Cambridge Spy who fooled the British Intelligence Service for decades as … Continued

April 28, 2017 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #Investments   #Platforms   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

PUNS ABOUT SPECIALIST SIPP DUE DILIGENCE ARE HARD TO FIND

Here at the lang cat, we’re no strangers to banging on about due diligence. We’re also not above making suggestions … Continued

January 12, 2017 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #pensions   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

HULK SMASH SECONDARY ANNUITIES!

Perhaps I was having a grumpy day (a blip in my otherwise sunny persona) when I wrote/ranted about the truly … Continued

October 19, 2016 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #pensions   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

PS16/12 and the mystery of the cover photos

Another week, another chunky missive from the FCA. Although happily, PS16/12: Pensions reforms, feedback on CP15/30 and final rules and … Continued

May 2, 2016 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #pensions   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

REMIND ME WHY WE’RE DOING THIS AGAIN?

There’s a theme running through the FCA’s Consultation Paper 16/12: Secondary Annuity Market proposed rules and guidance. If you’ve braved … Continued

April 22, 2016 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #pensions   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

UFPLS NO MORE?

There’s a new endangered species to add to the ever growing list. Never mind your black rhinos or your Sumatran … Continued

April 21, 2016 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #pensions   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

EVERYTHING COMES TO THOSE WHO WAIT (KIND OF)

He likes to work a crowd does our Gideon. To be fair, it’s his big moment of the year. The … Continued

March 16, 2016 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #NISA   #pensions   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

E-I-E-I-Oh, not that kind of FAMR then

We’ve already taken a light touch (ahem) look at the FAMR report overall but, in among all the consultations and … Continued

March 15, 2016 by Linda Plant | Posted in: #industry   #pensions   #Platforms   #regulation   #Uncategorized  

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