Sahar Nazir is a News Editor at various leading publications, including Retail Gazette and InvestmentWeek. She specializes in finance, personal finance, investment, and financial technology, with a keen focus on topics such as AI, ESG, and market trends in the United Kingdom. Sahar's insights and analyses have been featured in notable outlets like Global Finance Herald and Professional Adviser, showcasing her expertise in the BFSI sector.
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Sahar Nazir's coverage primarily focuses on the financial industry within the UK, with an emphasis on data-driven insights and private sector announcements. Given this focus, she may be more responsive to pitches offering exclusive access to relevant data or newsworthy information related to financial advisers, investment platforms, artificial intelligence in finance, and retirement planning specifically within a UK context.
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By: Sahar Nazir
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the UK financial services sector surged in 2024, marking a 26% year-on-year increase in deal volumes and reaching the highest annual level since 2012, according to EY’s latest financial services M&A analysis.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday (14 January) published updated guidance for firms on managing redress liabilities and tackling "polluter behaviour" to protect consumers, maintain trust in the financial system, and ensure firms meet regulatory obligations.
By: Sahar Nazir
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has upheld a complaint against M&G Wealth Advice, finding that the investment advice provided to clients named as Mr. and Mrs. O was unsuitable given their circumstances and risk tolerance.
By: Sahar Nazir
For UK investment firms, the enforcement of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on 17 January “underscores the importance of adopting proactive measures to meet its requirements”, according to market research business Forrester.
Fairstone’s mergers and acquisitions team has onboarded 29 new partner firms, contributing £4.1bn in additional assets under management (AUM) and bringing 177 advisers into its network over the past 24 months.
By: Sahar Nazir
As the financial advice industry faces evolving client expectations and economic challenges, firms are sharpening their strategies to retain existing clients while attracting new ones, writes Sahar Nazir. Here leaders from Quilter Financial Advisers, Chapters Financial, and Hoxton Wealth share insights into their approach to client retention and acquisition in 2025...
By: Sahar Nazir
Tech platform Fundment has secured £45m in Series C funding, led by Highland Europe and joined by ETFS Capital.
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has upheld a complaint against St James's Place Wealth Management (SJP) for failing to provide adequate financial advice to a client over several years.
More than half (61%) of industry professionals said they have “no confidence” in chancellor Rachel Reeves, highlighting deep scepticism about her ability to navigate the UK’s economic landscape, according to last week’s PA Asks poll.
The trial of Marian Okunola, a former contractor-turned-employee of Titan Wealth, was postponed today (22 January) during a hearing at Ealing Magistrates' Court, with a new trial date set for May 2025.
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