Industry

The Money Advice Service (MAS) was forced to remove several links from its website after a backlash from angry brokers over web links directing consumers to three advice firms.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned a mortgage adviser following his role in a multi-million pound fraud, for which he was sentenced earlier this year.

The Building Societies Association (BSA) has called for increased action against claims management companies (CMCs) after witnessing a huge increase in complaints.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has publicly censured Principal Mortgage Services Limited (PMSL), a mortgage broker based in Worcester, for failing to give suitable advice on interest-only mortgages.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has expressed concerns about provider preparedness for changes set to be introduced following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

The Financial Services Bill has been branded a 'dog's breakfast' by a prominent Labour peer and criticised for being put together too quickly.

MPs on the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) have once again called for upcoming legislation to give them the power to hold pre-appointment hearings for the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Adviser trade bodies AIFA and the IFA Centre have both criticised the Money Advice Service in a submission to the Treasury Select Committee.

Financial advisers will pay a lower fee to fund the Financial Services Authority (FSA) than initially thought after arrangements for 2012/13 were finalised.

The man responsible for HSBC's UK retail and commercial banking business has been named as the next chairman of the Financial Services Practitioner Panel (FSPP).