Regulation

Consultation closes on 22 December

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has said it does not expect to raise an interim levy in any sector this year, though CEO Mark Neale said he recognises this will come as "cold comfort" to some advisers.

Largest fine for financial crime ever dished out by FCA or FSA

Even regulator queried use of a 'system' to record attitude to risk

Group retains liabilities for now-sold-off advisory unit Towergate Financial

Pension was invested in unregulated property scheme

Asset managers' motivations to control costs along the value chain among issues under scrutiny

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined a former investment analyst at Aviva Investors £139,000 and banned him from working in the financial services industry for failing to act with honesty and integrity.

Ousted IA chief plans investment management role

Will come into force 31 Deember 2016 if approved