Investment Pathways
New legislation was introduced on 1 February 2021 requiring pension providers to offer Investment Pathways to certain individuals entering or topping up drawdown arrangements.
FundsNetwork 13th Apr 2021
Taking CII pension exams next month?
With over five hours of content, broken down in snippets of eight-minute tutorials, our library of retirement technical videos can help you prepare for CII pension exams.
FundsNetwork 8th Mar 2021
Increase to the NMPA: a brief examination of the consultation paper
The Government has recently reaffirmed its intention to increase the normal minimum pension age (NMPA) from 55 to 57 from 6 April 2028. Paul Kennedy, FundsNetwork's tax expert, takes a look at some sa...
Pension contributions at tax year end – an ‘aide memoire’
Our tax and pension experts, Paul Kennedy and Paul Squirrell, take a step-by-step approach to pension contributions from the critical starting point of tax relief.
Pensions ‘in-depth’: the lifetime allowance
Paul Kennedy and Paul Squirrell, FundsNetwork’s tax and pension experts, discuss some important considerations around the initial phase of planning, on establishing the client’s individual lifetime al...
FundsNetwork 22nd Feb 2021
FundsNetwork's Pension and ISA allowances guide
FundsNetwork's client guide ‘Reap the benefits of tax efficient savings’ provides the key tax information that your clients need to make the most of their annual allowances.
FundsNetwork 9th Feb 2021
What is ESG?
How many of us think about where our money goes? Are we worried about climate change and how our money is invested?
Re-registration – are you up to speed with the FCA’s new rules?
From 1 February 2021, to facilitate more platform-to-platform switching, new FCA rules have come into force.
Tax year end – supporting you at home or from the office
FundsNetwork’s tax year end hub is live with everything you need to keep your business moving during this busy time.
FundsNetwork 26th Jan 2021
Re-registration – the new rules from February 2021
To facilitate more platform-to-platform switching, from 1 February 2021, new FCA rules will come into force. At present, in-specie transfers (re-registrations) are not always possible, commonly due to...
FundsNetwork 14th Dec 2020
Succession planning for the future generation
FundsNetwork talks to Gavin Chapman from Chase de Vere, about ways of training young advisers for the future generation, as well as attracting younger investors.
FundsNetwork 1st Dec 2020
Adviser Guide to Sustainable Investing
Sustainable investing has now moved into the mainstream and more and more clients are taking an active interest in how their money is invested. FundsNetwork’s research shows that the coronavirus crisi...
Pensions ‘in-depth’: tax relief and annual allowance
Paul Kennedy and Paul Squirrell, FundsNetwork’s tax and pension experts, take an in-depth look at the laws and mechanisms underpinning tax relief on pension contributions and matters relating to annua...
FundsNetwork 4th Nov 2020
FundsNetwork’s sustainable investing hub
FundsNetwork’s new sustainable investing hub and educational guides can help you identify suitable investments and aid client discussions to provide better client outcomes.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: keeping your business safe
With more staff going back to working remotely, fraudsters know there's an opportunity to take advantage of less secure home networks. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so why not check out th...
FundsNetwork 12th Oct 2020
CII exams are fast approaching
Get exam ready with FundsNetwork’s bitesize eight-minute tutorials. Their video library of over five hours' worth of technical content can help you prepare.
FundsNetwork 7th Oct 2020
Unlocking the financial power of women
FundsNetwork talked to Georgina Fry of Sanderson house about their latest research which found that when women take financial advice, they keep at it.
FundsNetwork 30th Sep 2020
What’s next for advice?
In partnership with AKG, we’ve sponsored a practical paper which looks at key drivers for change, likely shape of the market and to establish the main opportunities for intermediaries and manufacturer...
FundsNetwork 23rd Sep 2020
Ensuring the fair treatment of vulnerable customers
The FCA recently issued Guidance Consultation GC 20/3 setting out requirements firms must follow to protect vulnerable customers and ensure they are treated fairly.
FundsNetwork 16th Sep 2020
Protect your clients' details from email hacking
With more of us working remotely and using unsecure email to communicate with colleagues, the risk of fraud increases further. To highlight how criminals can operate, FundsNetwork have detailed two fi...
FundsNetwork 9th Sep 2020
Taking the CII pension exams this October or just need a refresher?
Our library of retirement technical videos can help you prepare for CII pension exams, including a video focusing on exam technique tips.
FundsNetwork 2nd Sep 2020
Pensions and divorce
The pension fund can be a substantial financial investment in divorce settlements. Here FundsNetwork examine the many technical aspects that should be taken into account.
FundsNetwork 19th Aug 2020
Skills of the modern financial adviser: Future proof your role and business
The financial advice landscape has changed remarkably in recent decades, specifically with regard to the regulatory framework and the tools, technology and processes used to deliver advice. However, t...
FundsNetwork 13th Aug 2020
New report: Financial power of women – Unlocking the power of advice
FundsNetwork’s latest research looks closely at the role financial advice could play in helping women to unlock their financial power. What do women want from advice and how can advisers help them to...
FundsNetwork 30th Jul 2020
Pension transfer advice: the new rules at a glance
The FCA have issued Policy Statement PS 20/6, which lays down a number of new rules in order to improve the quality of DB transfer advice. Here FundsNetwork summarise some of the key points related to...
FundsNetwork 29th Jul 2020
How the advice sector is adapting to the coronavirus crisis
FundsNetwork’s Adviser Pulse study assesses how adviser attitudes are changing as business and society adapts to the Coronavirus pandemic. It compares the latest views to those before the crisis and r...
New FundsNetwork’s advisor support package: The beneficiaries flexi-access drawdown conundrum
FundsNetwork's tax and pensions experts, Paul Kennedy and Paul Squirrell, discuss some pitfalls and issues to be considered with the payment of beneficiaries flexi-access drawdown death benefits.
FundsNetwork 1st Jul 2020
FundsNetwork’s personal tax and trust planning training resources
The CII AF1 exam is just around the corner! To help you prepare, FundsNetwork have a new video training resources with industry expert Sue Cox.
FundsNetwork 18th Jun 2020
FundsNetwork’s pension LTA adviser support package
Paul Kennedy and Paul Squirrell, FundsNetwork’s tax and pension experts, discuss the pension LTA and its framework, which was recorded before the lockdown. A planning checklist highlights key consider...
FundsNetwork 14th May 2020
Working remotely?
FundsNetwork’s Fidelity colleagues in Asia have been working remotely for several months now - find out how they have been coping and how team spirit has been boosted.
FundsNetwork 23rd Apr 2020
New: tax tables 2020/21
FundsNetwork’s 2020/21 tax tables are now available, with updated rates and thresholds for the coming year.
FundsNetwork 2nd Apr 2020
Protect your client details from email hacking
With more people working remotely at the present time, FundsNetwork have created some useful reminders on how to keep your business and client details safe from fraudsters.
Coronavirus and your clients' investments
With COVID-19 impacting global markets, your clients may be concerned about their investments. FundsNetwork’s hub brings together latest expert insight and useful material to help support your client...
Budget 2020: Paul Kennedy’s response to legislation changes and future consultations
FundsNetwork’s tax expert Paul Kennedy takes a look at the latest Chancellor's Budget announcement.
FundsNetwork 18th Mar 2020
Education: retirement and pensions training
Studying for your CII pension exams? Take a look at FundsNetwork's range of 47 videos covering everything from the annual allowance to exam technique.
FundsNetwork 19th Feb 2020
PROD 3 and 4: what you need to know
As part of MiFID II, the FCA introduced the Product Intervention and Product Governance Sourcebook (PROD) rules in January 2018.
FundsNetwork 6th Feb 2020
Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR)
The FCA has extended the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) to all solo-regulated firms from 9 December 2019. All senior managers will need to be approved. Fidelity FundsNetwork discusse...
FundsNetwork 19th Dec 2019
Business challenges facing financial advisers
FundsNetwork commissioned research to find out what the biggest business challenges advisers are facing.
FundsNetwork 11th Dec 2019
Protect your business
FundsNetwork have created a checklist to help your due diligence around keeping your clients' data and assets safe.
Pension transfer advice
In our compliance section FundsNetwork provide summaries of the FCA rules and guidance on issues such as pension transfers.
FundsNetwork 10th Dec 2019
The barriers to women investing
Fidelity's state of the nation report looks at steps women are taking to build wealth and the opportunity they have to make their money work harder.
FundsNetwork 25th Nov 2019
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