Regulation

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is assessing the credentials of candidates from across three continents in its search for a new enforcement head to replace Margaret Cole.

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REGULATION

Robin Farrell, the chief executive of Arch Financial Products, has formally launched a defence against claims he made secret profits amid the Arch Cru funds collapse.

Financial advisers are being urged to join a newly-formed Arch Cru pressure group to fight against the Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) controversial redress proposals.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed a ban for Anthony Verrier, a senior executive at BGC Partners, after deciding he is not a fit and proper person due to concerns over his honesty, integrity and reputation.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has criticised insurance firms for inadequate planning in the run up to Solvency II in a letter distributed to firms yesterday.

A lawyer representing advisers potentially caught up by the Arch Cru redress scheme has hit out at the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for its attitude towards small firms.

The Financial Services Autority (FSA) has fined Swiss bank Habib AG Zurich £525,000 for failing to establish and maintain adequate anti-money laundering systems.

The majority of MPs agree that increasing awareness of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme would improve consumer confidence and contribute to increased financial stability, according to a poll released today.