Mortgage advice could have its own RDR, warns FSA

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The FSA has hinted the mortgage advice market could be in line for an "RDR-style" review in the near future.

Speaking at the Mortgage Masters Conference today, FSA director of the small firms division, Stephen Bland, says the “jury is still out” on whether the mortgage arena needs a more thorough investigation. It follows recent regulator reviews which highlighted that, while many mortgage firms are treating their customers fairly, some are still operating “in a way which is currently unacceptable”. In addition, Bland also highlights the grey areas between investments, mortgages and protection and how the RDR – which is mainly investment-focused – could affect the other industries. Currently, a...

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