Regulation
Economics / Markets
Barclays Bank has agreed to compensate some customers affected by its takeover of ING Direct UK, if the move compromises savers' protection under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
14 March 2013
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Investment Trusts
Most investment company directors think the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will be positive for the sector, a poll suggests.
13 March 2013
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RDR
Today the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) released its research, spanning five years, into the shape of the adviser marketplace. Here IFAonline breaks down its findings into the key numbers.
13 March 2013
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Regulation
Regulators will establish a dedicated wealth management department within the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that will help "intensify" the regulatory focus on the sector.
13 March 2013
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RDR
Prudential has reported operating profits for 2012 of £2.5bn, up 25% on the previous year.
13 March 2013
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Regulation
A suite of simple products designed to help consumers navigate the financial services market is to include a whole-of-life insurance plan.
13 March 2013
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Regulation
The government has opened the applications process for consumer bodies representing small and medium sized (SMEs) businesses to become 'super complainants' to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
13 March 2013
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Regulation
An ex-futures trader has been jailed for insider dealing after pocketing £591,000 in fraudulent deals.
11 March 2013
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