What did Sants ever do for us? IFAs' verdict

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He may have inherited a poisoned chalice but Hector Sants did little to improve the industry, advisers say.

Andrew Merricks, head of investments, Skerritt Consultants "I don't really have any sympathy for him - he was paid well. He has overseen an extremely volatile period in the financial sector and the regulator will never get any praise or credit. For his replacement, we need someone independent, who has not been involved in the financial sector and is coming from a completely different angle and does not buck to pressure." Harry Katz, principal at Norwest Consultants "I would counsel that we should be careful what we wish for. Whoever steps up to the plate will hardly be a soft and...

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