Financial Conduct Authority
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How investors got burned by Chilango's burrito bonds
Advice As investors in restaurant chain Chilango's burrito bonds face losing all their money, MoneyWeek’s warning to steer clear of mini-bonds proved prescient.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Don’t be tempted to transfer out of your final salary pension scheme
Advice Switching out of final-salary schemes is very rarely a good idea, no matter how much money is on offer
By David Prosser Published
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FCA proposes credit-card payment freeze and £500 overdraft for all
News The Financial Conduct Authority has said that loan and credit card repayments could be frozen for three months, while those affected financially by the virus outbreak will benefit from a £500, fee-free overdraft.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Beware the scam merchants in binary-options trading
Analysis Despite the regulator’s best efforts, social media is still infested with financial con artists hunting for potential victims. Trader Michael Taylor explains how to spot and avoid them
By Michael Taylor Last updated
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Mini-bonds could spell big trouble for small investors
Features Investors have been seduced by the high interest rates on mini-bonds, but they’re not as safe as they seem.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Beware of cash Isa scams
Features Fraudsters have been targeting savers by offering unrealistically high interest rates on cash Isas.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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The pension income-drawdown time bomb
Features Some pension savers being paid a regular income from their retirement funds could be heading for disaster.
By David Prosser Published
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How to make a complaint about your financial services provider
Features If you're making a complaint against a financial services provider, you’ll get further if you follow these three steps.
By Sarah Moore Published
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Complaining to the Financial Ombudsman to be made easier for SMEs
Features Over 200,000 more small businesses will soon be able to make use of the Financial Ombudsman Service, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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