Interactive Investor

interactive investor comments on Hargreaves Lansdown scrapping exit fees

interactive investor today welcomes the news that Hargreaves Lansdown is to scrap exit fees.

19th September 2019 11:10

Jemma Jackson from interactive investor

interactive investor today welcomes the news that Hargreaves Lansdown is to scrap exit fees.

interactive investor announced that it was permanently removing exit fees in November 2018 and has not charged exit fees since December 2017. Following completion of the acquisition of Alliance Trust Savings (ATS), announced on 1 July 2019, interactive investor removed exit fees for Alliance Trust Savings with immediate effect.

Richard Wilson, Chief Executive, interactive investor says: "This is a very welcome move for investors. We have long argued that exit fees are a recipe for rip offs and a barrier to competition.  Now a much more competitive market place can start to open up. 

"This move throws down the gauntlet to the wider industry, which has dragged its heels on this issue. As we await the regulator's final decision on exit fees, let's see if other major platforms can call time on exit fees without further arm twisting. What we would like to see is an outright ban on exit fees for existing customers, not just new business going forward. It is the only right thing to do."

These articles are provided for information purposes only.  Occasionally, an opinion about whether to buy or sell a specific investment may be provided by third parties.  The content is not intended to be a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy as it is not provided based on an assessment of your investing knowledge and experience, your financial situation or your investment objectives. The value of your investments, and the income derived from them, may go down as well as up. You may not get back all the money that you invest. The investments referred to in this article may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser.

Full performance can be found on the company or index summary page on the interactive investor website. Simply click on the company's or index name highlighted in the article.