FSA says rules on advisers handling medical info adequate
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said general rules governing the handling of clients' medical information by advisers are sufficient after concerns were raised by a provider.
The regulator said its rules do not specifically cover advisers' roles in submitting applications for protection insurance, but are focussed on consumer outcomes, which it said provided adequate safeguards....
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