Miss anything? This week's key stories

clock

Plenty of news to digest once again after another busy week in the world of financial advice...

Monday They may have previously given the impression the retail distribution review rules were set, but there was still time for the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to tweak the adviser charging directives. Under a new amendment for distributor-influenced funds, firms must ensure retail clients can cancel an ongoing service provided by their adviser without also having to withdraw their investment. Tuesday If that was a blow to the relationship between the regulator and advisers, then more news the next day might have sunk it to a new low. We found out FSA bosses shared £2.6m i...

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 Your profession

What's haunting financial advisers this Halloween?

What's haunting financial advisers this Halloween?

Six experts share their spooky thoughts

Professional Adviser
clock 31 October 2025 • 4 min read
Feel Good Friday: Walbrook Institute London hosts graduation for financial advice and banking students

Feel Good Friday: Walbrook Institute London hosts graduation for financial advice and banking students

Celebrating higher education students and advanced LIBF qualification holders

Professional Adviser
clock 31 October 2025 • 1 min read
Protection did not make the targeted support cut and rightly so

Protection did not make the targeted support cut and rightly so

Tony Mudd on saving for tomorrow and protecting today

Tony Müdd
clock 30 October 2025 • 3 min read