Financial guidance bodies merge under temporary SFGB name
The Pensions Advisory Service, Pension Wise and the Money Advice Service have now been merged to form the Single Financial Guidance Body (SFBG) after months of preparation.
While the organisation brings the three services under one umbrella, they each continue to exist under their existing identities - and the SFGB will be renamed over the course of this year. All staff...
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