Regulation

Most IFAs say yes but, worringly for the regulator, the majority also say it is having very little impact on the way they operate.

IFAs were asked if they are prepared for the next stage of TCF, in April, and whether it has hade much of a difference to the way they operate.

Regulation

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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has carried out a review of the financial promotions of property as an investment following concerns raised about inadequate descriptions and a lack of consumer understanding.

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The vast majority of financial services promotions are misleading, new research from financial advisers Grant Thornton claims.

Berkeley Berry Birch's decision to withdraw its appeal to the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal has raised questions about the fairness of the UK financial services regulatory regime's appeals process in relation to IFAs and whether, in reality,...

Thousands of intermediaries and hundreds of insurers may have to rewrite their Terms of Business Agreements (TOBAs) because of a lack of clarity from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) over client money rules, a City law firm has warned.

Regulation