FSA publishes ban orders before Final Decision reached

Laura Miller
clock

The FSA has for the first time made public its damning indictments of an IFA and an insurance broker who it banned for acting without integrity before a final decision has been made on the cases.

The FSA has published the decision notices for Stuart Unwin and Derek Wright ahead of a tribunal on their cases, under a power given to the regulator by Parliament in 2010. An upper tribunal will determine the appropriate action for the FSA to take. It may uphold, vary or cancel the FSA's decision. In a decision notice dated 2 March 2011, the FSA set out its decision to ban Unwin from holding a significant influence function (SIF) on the basis he is neither competent nor capable to do so. In the FSA's opinion, Unwin failed to put in place adequate systems and controls to ensure occ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Regulation

FCA: Simplified advice rules update imminent; MPS review outcome set for 2027

FCA: Simplified advice rules update imminent; MPS review outcome set for 2027

Regulator's Kate Tuckley gives update

Isabel Baxter
clock 08 September 2026 • 3 min read
DB transfer adviser hit with provisional FCA ban and £742,700 fine

DB transfer adviser hit with provisional FCA ban and £742,700 fine

Daniel Thomas advised 53 clients, including four British Steel scheme members

Sophia Panayi
clock 03 September 2026 • 2 min read
Proving good customer outcomes still a challenge for financial planners

Proving good customer outcomes still a challenge for financial planners

Firms face practical challenges in Consumer Duty board reporting

Sophia Panayi
clock 03 September 2026 • 2 min read