Companies
Letters to The Guardian critique recent budget measures and tax policies
Readers respond to the budget announcements, raising concerns about cost-of-living pressures and tax thresholds.
The Guardian Money · 17:20
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Today’s banking reports only · 30 October 2026. Earlier editions.
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Financial Conduct Authority warns public over Shard Credit Partners clone firm
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning regarding an unauthorized entity cloning the details of authorized firms.
Financial Conduct Authority · 16:24
Companies
Pension schemes urged to ensure operational readiness as dashboard connection deadline arrives
In-scope pension providers face a looming deadline tomorrow to connect to the pensions dashboards ecosystem.
Professional Pensions · 15:25
Companies
Pensions fintech PensionPay rebrands as Corduroy and targets 2027 app launch
Pensions start-up PensionPay has changed its name to Corduroy under new chief executive Steve Donelan and is developing a decumulation app.
Professional Pensions · 15:25Companies
Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund appoints Rekha Owen as independent person
Professional Pensions reports on recent appointments across the pensions industry, including Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund and Standard Life.
Professional Pensions · 14:30Companies
NatWest private banking and wealth management income rises 47% in Q3
NatWest reported a £143m increase in private banking and wealth management income for the three months to September, supported by the integration of Evelyn Partners.
Investment Week · 12:17Regulation
FCA issues warning over unauthorised clone firm using Octopus Investments name
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning against an unauthorised clone firm operating under the name Client.octopus-firm.com.
Financial Conduct Authority · 11:41Economy
UK house prices grow at slowest pace in two years as mortgage rates rise
Nationwide reports annual UK house price growth slowed to 0.5% in October as higher borrowing costs weighed on buyers.
The Guardian Money · 10:48Regulation
Financial Conduct Authority issues warning over Northern Index Clone firm
The FCA warns consumers against dealing with an unauthorised clone firm operating under the name Northern Index.
Financial Conduct Authority · 10:48Regulation
SPP urges robust safeguards for DC small pots consolidator
The Society of Pension Professionals calls on the government to strengthen its defined contribution default consolidator model.
Professional Pensions · 10:48Companies
Professional Pensions highlights Autumn Budget and scheme transfers
Professional Pensions rounds up recent industry developments, including Mineworkers' scheme surplus repayments and L&G's master trust transfer.
Professional Pensions · 08:54Companies
UK business confidence rises six points to 47% in October on stronger demand
Lloyds Business Barometer shows overall business confidence sitting above its long-term average as economic optimism and trading outlooks improve.
Lloyds Banking Group · 00:09No reports match this topic today. .
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