E-commerce still faces numerous hurdles before it becomes an acceptable platform for seeking advice ...
E-commerce still faces numerous hurdles before it becomes an acceptable platform for seeking advice and trading, according to the FSA. The regulator recently commissioned London Economics to report on polarisation and financial services intermediary regulation. This included a study on the future of advice in the UK and the potential impact of technology on the industry. The report analysed the impact of electronic signatures, polarisation and the role of online advice within the financial services industry. London Economics noted internet technologies are excellent at providing inform...
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