Regulation

The government has given its backing to the Money Advice Service (MAS), in spite of growing discontent with the industry-funded operation within Westminster.

Incidences of whistle-blowing to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) have increased markedly since the onset of the financial crisis four years ago, figures suggest.

Aegon has announced its post-Retail Distribution Review (RDR) charging structure and the closure of several of its products alongside an overhaul of its pensions range.

The Complaints Commissioner has rejected a claim against the Financial Services Authority (FSA) by a consumer who wrongly believed their UK-based adviser had passporting permissions.

Cater Allen has launched an 'Retail Distribution Review (RDR)-ready' structured deposit plan, offering 100% participation in FTSE 100 growth, capped at 26%.

Sadly many advisory businesses are preparing for RDR with ‘dumbed down' advice propositions for which fees will be hard to justify, says Bruce Moss

Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) chief executive Natalie Ceeney has praised independent financial advisers for their complaints handling, saying they do a better job than larger businesses such as banks.

Advisers believe uncertainty over future pricing will make it difficult to advise women on lifetime annuities before the EU gender directive on 21 December, Primetime Retirement has found.

The government will take action if charges paid by auto-enrolled pension scheme members shoot up after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) commission ban.

A care home group is suing Barclays for £37m over the rigging of LIBOR in a landmark case which could force the bank to disclose the names of managers involved in the scandal.