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IFA fails to overturn FSA ban for pension transfer failings A financial adviser has failed in his appeal against a ban imposed on him by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for failings related to advice on occupational pension transfers. The FSA set out its decision to ban Stuart Unwin last year, for the first time making public its indictments before issuing a final notice. Although he had initially referred the matter to the Upper Tribunal after receiving a decision notice, he withdrew the reference last month after settlement discussions with the FSA. To read more click HE...