Jones clarifies scope of new class of adviserBY ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025 12:48PMMinister for financial services Stephen Jones has ruled out talk that the new class of adviser could provide holistic personal retirement advice and acknowledged the need to reform the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) during a post-budget briefing with the Financial Services Council. Related News |
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