Useful links
The following links provide useful information that can help you with your savings, investments and financial planning.
Financial Sevices Contacts:
FSA (Financial Services Authority)
This is the regulator of all providers of financial services in the UK. The FSA has a wide range of rule - making, investigatory and enforcement powers to enable them to meet four statutory objectives summarised as one overall aim: to promote efficient, orderly and fair markets and help retail consumers achieve a fair deal.
FOS (Financial Ombudsman Service)
The Financial Ombudsman Service is set up by the law as an independent public body. Their job is to help settle individual disputes between consumers and businesses providing financial services - fairly, reasonably, quickly and informally.
FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme)
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is the UK's statutory fund of last resort for customers of authorised financial firms. This means that FSCS can pay compensation if a firm is unable, or likely to be unable, to pay claims against it.
Trade Bodies:
ABI (Association of British Insurers)
The Association of British Insurers represents the collective interests of the UK's insurance industry and act as an advocate for high standards of customer service in the insurance industry.
HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs)
HM Revenue & Customs ensure the correct tax is paid at the right time, whether this relates to payment of taxes received by the department or entitlement to benefits paid.
DWP (Department for Work and Pensions)
The Department for Work and Pensions help people to achieve their potential through employment, so that they are able to provide for their children and work and save for secure retirement.
The Pension Service - Part of the Department for Work and Pensions
The Pension Service website provides impartial UK Government information on state and private pensions, whether you are retired, approaching retirement or planning ahead for retirement. It also includes a practical guide to the support available from across Government
for retired people (Pensioner's guide).
Directgov - public services all in one place
The website of the UK Government providing information and online services for the public.
Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus provide help in finding jobs and information about benefits for people of working age.
Publications:
Financial Times
Financial Adviser
Money Marketing
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