Regulation

The FSA's acting enforcement head, Tracey McDermott, has said the financial services industry is failing to heed the lessons of previous failures and "has no-one but itself to blame" for low consumer confidence in the sector.

A group of MPs have backed calls by the Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) for firms to sign up to a 'fiduciary duty' under the new regulatory system.

WHO OWNS THE CLIENT?

Towry’s High Court defeat has sparked fresh calls for industry consensus on restrictive covenants. Alasdair Pal takes a look at what future adviser contracts might look like.

Wealth manager St James's Place (SJP) is rolling out "minimum service standards" for its advisers to ensure trail commission and ongoing fees are being levied fairly.

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As the deadline for the Retail Distribution Review swiftly approaches, Helen Morrissey looks at how prepared advisers are and asks what support they are being offered.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has successfully resolved a conflict with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over the rules around adviser charging on annuity business.

Jim Reeve, chief executive of Aegon-owned national IFA Positive Solutions, has left the business to pursue alternative opportunities in financial services.

Industry figures have raised concerns over Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs' (HMRC's) stance on adviser charging on annuity business.