Regulation

Lawyers representing Arch Financial Products (AFP) directors Robin Farrell and Robert Addison today suggested regulatory rules in place at the time their clients are accused of acting "recklessly" in managing the CF Arch cru fund range were unclear.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is alerting the public to be wary of offers of free pension reviews, pointing out few firms offering the service are regulated.

Judge Timothy Herrington, who is overseeing the Tribunal hearing of Arch Financial Products (AFP) directors Robin Farrell and Robert Addison, said on Tuesday he had "to be careful not to apply hindsight" when assessing the firm's investment decisions...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Tuesday accused Arch Financial Products (AFP) chief executive Robin Farrell and former compliance officer Robert Addison of giving inconsistent and vague evidence in their appeal against a regulatory ban and fine...

A record year at Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) saw 40,000 queries a week resulting in 512,167 new complaints during the past 12 months.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will not issue further guidance on inducements, despite growing calls to do so from fund groups.

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has written to UK fund groups asking them to anonymously disclose details of salary structures following discussions with EU regulators.

National advice firm Chase de Vere has reached a settlement with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for an undisclosed sum to deal with claims of poor advice in relation to its sale of Keydata products.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has uncovered widespread shortcomings in consumer credit promotions, such as payday loan advertisements.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Martin Brokers (Martins) £630,000 for misconduct relating to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).