East Midlands-based IFA firm Cockburn Lucas has launched Cockburn Lucas for Woman (CL4W), a dedicated female-only planning service.
The service will be headed by Jo Noon who will be supported by a paraplanner and two admin staff and is likely to grow its financial planning capabilities following six months of operation. The female-only business aims to meet the specific needs of women with a focus on divorce and bereavement, as well as general financial planning issues. Noon said the venture would help women plan effectively for their financial futures. She told PA: "Women tend to live longer than men and often end up in control of the purse strings. In addition, despite improvements in pay inequality, women ...
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