Regulation

FCA executive and director of supervision Clive Adamson is to leave the organisation within months, according to reports.

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) is "on track" to at least break even in 2014 and is hopeful of a small surplus, despite the challenge presented by a regulatory crackdown on inducements.

A financial planning tools provider has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requesting it look into the appropriateness of stochastic models currently used by advisers amid concerns over their quality.

More than half of advisers believe the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) has benefited the profession with transparency ranked the most positive effect, according to Schroders research.

Chairman of the Treasury Committee (TC) Andrew Tyrie has again called for the abolition of the Money Advice Service (MAS), in a series of letters published on 30 November.

Advice firm Bellpenny has established a south east regional hub after acquiring Essex-based IFA Unizone.

Aviva is to pay compensation to tens of thousands of investors in one of its funds who were erroneously led to believe their capital was protected.

Ex-financial adviser Alok Dhanda has pleaded guilty to a total of 24 counts of fraud in relation to an alleged Ponzi scheme.

Advisers respond to FCA call for 'short' suitability letters

The number of advisory businesses entering the industry this year outnumbered those leaving by almost 40%, according to new research.