The Single Financial Guidance Body (SFGB) was created to take over the obligations previously provided by three organisations, namely …
- The Money Advice Service
- The Pensions Advisory Service
- Pension Wise
… bringing together for the first time the provision of debt advice, money guidance and pensions guidance.
Initially launched on 1 January 2019, the body will formally commence under its new name of the Money and Pensions Service (probably to be referred to as MAPS) from 6 April 2019.
Further information can be found on the (SFGB) website.
The MAPS website will be here and is due for launch by 6 April.
Should clients take Abridged Advice?
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