Regulation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided what it hopes is further clarity on the boundaries of advice and information when building decision tree based investment models, following concerns about the clarity of its initial suggestions.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its final definitions of regulated advice and personal recommendations in retail investment, in a move it hopes will help firms develop 'low cost' distribution models with confidence.

Arch Financial Products (AFP) chief executive Robin Farrell and former compliance officer Robert Addison have said they are "disappointed" with an Upper Tribunal decision to uphold a regulatory ban and fine against them, but felt "vindicated" by parts...

South-African firm Fundhouse has launched a fund ratings service for UK financial advisers, offering what it says are wholly unbiased and impartial comments on well-known funds.

Simplified advice could include an element of commission on a limited range of products to ensure people can actually afford to see a financial planner, Sheriar Bradbury has said.

Arch Financial Products (AFP) directors Robin Farrell and Robert Addison have lost their case appealing a regulatory fine and ban against them for their role in managing the failed Arch Cru funds.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) plans to collect a levy of £287m from firms in 2015-16, as it prepares for a rise in claims related to self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs).

Restricted adviser network Sesame would be broke and unable to trade without the continued financial support of its parent company Friends Life, Aviva has said in a note to shareholders ahead of its planned acquisition of the provider.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has welcomed news that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) plans to cut its costs levy on the industry by £5m.

Competition in the £700bn cash savings market often does not work well for consumers, particularly those with long-standing accounts, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found, as it reveals plans to overhaul how the industry works.