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Download press release Event at 10am on Thurs, 25th April at the Brunel’s SS Great Britain conference centre open to local organisations, employers, networks and government agenciesEvent helps kick off a programme of listening roadshows throughout the UKListening document released, collecting recommendations to inform development of new National Strategy for Money and Pensions The...

8th April 2019 New name and brand launched, establishing the organisation as a joined-up service for money and pensions guidanceFirst event kicks off a programme of listening events throughout the UKListening document released, starting the process of development of new National Strategy The newly launched Money and Pensions Service is calling on organisations throughout the UK to get...

SFGB Press Release 4 January 2019 New Single Financial Guidance Body (SFGB) gets down to work A new body, the SFGB, is here to help people make the most of their money and pensions. From 1 January 2019, the Single Financial Guidance Body (SFGB) brings under one new organisation the free services delivered by the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and...

Caroline Siarkiewicz, director and debt advice expert at the Money and Pensions Service said: “The Money and Pensions Service welcomes this Public Statement which sets out how government intends to work collaboratively to help people with debts owed to the public sector. We would encourage government to use the Standard Financial Statement (SFS) which offers best practice on how to...

Caroline Siarkiewicz, director and debt advice expert at the Single Financial Guidance Body, commented: “The news of the WageDay Advance collapse will cause uncertainty for their customers. While today’s news may tempt some to stop their repayments, it is important they carry on as normal, because customers who have entered into a loan agreement must fulfil it. “When 11.5 million UK...

Teresa Fritz, Proposition Manager at the Single Financial Guidance Body, commented: “The new mortgage adviser directory will be a valuable tool for consumers, helping them choose an intermediary that provides regulated, personalised advice, and offering products from a wide range of providers. In addition, consumers will be able to search for intermediaries who specialise in the less...

Caroline Siarkiewicz, Debt Advice Expert and Director at the Single Financial Guidance Body commented: “The FCA has identified improvement in the quality of advice provided by debt management firms, which is a good outcome for consumers. “If you’re struggling with debt and don’t know where to start, it’s always best to talk to an experienced adviser. There are different solutions for...

Charlotte Jackson, Head of Pensions Guidance Services at the Single Financial Guidance Body commented: “The increase to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) award limit means that from April consumers will have access to a higher level of compensation from financial services firms when a complaint is upheld. This will give added protection and assurance to consumers when using a certified...

David Loosemore, Technical Specialist – Team Leader at the Single Financial Guidance Body, commented: “The SFGB welcomes the research from PSIG (Pension Scams Industry group) which highlights the ongoing challenges in tackling pension scams. Whilst there is no silver bullet, one of the keys to success will be continued collaboration across the sector and sharing of intelligence and...

Melinda Riley, pensions expert and Head of Technical and Advocacy team, at the Single Financial Guidance Body, commented: “The Single Financial Guidance Body welcomes the increase in minimum pension contributions. Most people would like to be able to choose to stop work one day and choose how they live. We would encourage everyone to keep paying into their pensions pot if at all possible,...

Money and Pensions Service event calling for collective action to improve financial wellbeing in Bristol

New Money and Pensions Service, launching today, calls for collective action to improve the UK’s financial wellbeing

New Single Financial Guidance Body (SFGB) gets down to work

Media comment: Money and Pensions Service welcomes Fairness Group Joint Public Statement

Media comment: Single Financial Guidance Body responds to the collapse of WageDay Advance

Media comment: Single Financial Guidance Body responds to FCA Mortgage Market Report

Media comment: Single Financial Guidance Body comments on FCA review of debt management firms

Media comment: Single Financial Guidance Body comments on FOS compensation award limit increase

Media comment: Single Financial Guidance Body responds to new Pension Scams Industry Group research

Media comment: Single Financial Guidance Body comments on increases to pension contributions

Managing money in uncertain times