Regulation

Investors in a beleaguered overseas property scheme have been told there is no prospect of them receiving compensation until a fraud investigation into the investment has been concluded.

Arch Financial Products (AFP) chief executive Robin Farrell and former compliance officer Robert Addison have said they are "disappointed" with an Upper Tribunal decision to uphold a regulatory ban and fine against them, but felt "vindicated" by parts...

South-African firm Fundhouse has launched a fund ratings service for UK financial advisers, offering what it says are wholly unbiased and impartial comments on well-known funds.

Pension advisers face a massive increase in the amount they pay to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) as the service prepares for a "significant" rise in claims linked to self-invested personal pension (SIPP) advice.

Arch Financial Products (AFP) directors Robin Farrell and Robert Addison have lost their case appealing a regulatory fine and ban against them for their role in managing the failed Arch Cru funds.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) plans to collect a levy of £287m from firms in 2015-16, as it prepares for a rise in claims related to self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs).

Restricted adviser network Sesame would be broke and unable to trade without the continued financial support of its parent company Friends Life, Aviva has said in a note to shareholders ahead of its planned acquisition of the provider.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has welcomed news that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) plans to cut its costs levy on the industry by £5m.

Investors who lost money in failed property scheme Arck may finally find out if they will receive compensation when the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) issues an update in March.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has called on the Financial Services Compensation Service (FSCS) to reach a broad settlement in its action against advisers who sold Keydata investments, saying small advice firms can not afford...