Regulation

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) met with the Financial Conduct Authority today (FCA) as it continues to push the regulator over an adviser long-stop.

The vast majority of advisers have faith they will adapt successfully to a world without trail commission, but one in ten say it could mean they cease trading, according to a survey.

Regulation round-up: Enhanced supervision, Pension Schemes Bill and protection of client money

Aegon would establish a new registered life company in England should Scots vote for independence on 18 September.

Evidence of advisory firms and providers avoiding their obligations following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is harming the ongoing campaign to rebuild public trust in financial services, according to the Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP)....

The UK financial services industry's hand in European Union negotiations has been strengthened by the surprise appointment of a Conservative peer to the key role of European Union (EU) commissioner for financial services.

The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said the market will innovate to close any advice gaps created from changes brought in following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has highlighted the scale of regulatory change that may be required if Scotland votes for independence, after revealing 11% of total fund industry assets are run by Scottish-based groups.

Martin Wheatley, the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said he has confidence the Money Advice Service (MAS) is a "competent organisation", though said it faces a huge operational challenge to deliver the free financial guidance...

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has launched a new consumer awareness campaign, starring five celebrities, which it hopes will increase awareness of the scheme to 70% of savers.