Adviser lobby group recruiting for directors to take on FCA

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Adviser Alliance is looking to take on new directors in a bid to move the organisation to a "new level" where it can challenge the remit of the FCA.

Alan Lakey, co-founder of the not-for-profit lobby group, said he wants to bring on board three new directors and increase the organisation's membership as it sets its sights on making the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) more accountable and overhauling the ombudsman's remit. "Adviser Alliance has decided 2012 is the year to expand," he said (pictured). "The main area here - if we ignore the RDR which may be a fait accompli now - is to adjust the remit of the FCA and continue with our assault on the disgraceful actions of the ombudsman and the remit it has." Lakey, also partner a...

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