Regulation

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) has changed its certified financial planner (CFP) certification process by adding a written examination to the existing case study component.

A pair of MPs have criticised the decision to award a knighthood to Hector Sants, the former chief executive of the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

The UK's biggest advice firms have been accused of failing to adequately inform potential clients whether they provide independent or restricted advice.

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Investors embroiled in the CF Arch Cru funds scandal are unlikely to benefit from a global compensation settlement, despite several MPs campaigning on their behalf, one key minister had said.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) is calling for more product manufacturer responsibility when marketing materials are relied on by investors and advisers.

SIFA, a body aimed at promoting collaboration between solicitors and independent financial advisers, has clarified its membership eligibility rules to reflect changes to the definition of IFA.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) closed more than 200 claims management companies in a six-month period as part of a crackdown, figures show.

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