Regulation

The rules of the game: Clean share class conversions explained

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) is "on track" to at least break even in 2014 and is hopeful of a small surplus, despite the challenge presented by a regulatory crackdown on inducements.

Regulatory enforcement is not just about increasing the size and frequency of fines, but about the industry forcing better behaviours by shunning wrongdoers, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enforcement director Tracey McDermott has said.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has recovered £100m from the estate of failed traded life settlement firm Keydata, and the advisers who mis-sold it, and will rebate half the sum to fund management levy payers.

The Investment Management Association (IMA) is failing to represent the interests of active fund managers, according to Richard Romer-Lee.

Aviva is to pay compensation to tens of thousands of investors in one of its funds who were erroneously led to believe their capital was protected.

Advisers' investment processes: A video debate

Regulatory applications and notifications just got simpler...

Advisers respond to FCA call for 'short' suitability letters

'The RDR is only partially working': The world according to the IFP chief