Half million pound FCA fines against Catalyst directors upheld

Laura Miller
clock

Fines totalling half a million pounds levelled against the former CEO and a director of failed traded life settlement investment firm Catalyst have been upheld.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) made enforcement decisions against Timothy Roberts and Andrew Wilkins in August 2013, including that Roberts be banned from working in any role in financial services, with Wilkins subject to a partial ban. They were fined £450,000 and £100,000 respectively. Unhappy with the decisions, Roberts, former chief executive of Catalyst, and ex-compliance director Wilkins, took their case to the Upper Tribunal. But they have fared little better there, with the Tribunal deciding to uphold all of the FCA's enforcement decisions against Roberts, and fine W...

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 Investment

PA360: 'Diversified approach has room for both active and passive' - David Coombs

PA360: 'Diversified approach has room for both active and passive' - David Coombs

‘Volatility is your friend if you are a long-term investor’

Jenna Brown
clock 01 May 2025 • 2 min read
PA360: FOMO can 'significantly' alter investors' risk appetite

PA360: FOMO can 'significantly' alter investors' risk appetite

Albemarle Street Partners’ Charlie Parker on the social element of investing

Isabel Baxter
clock 01 May 2025 • 1 min read
PA360: Investors must understand importance of 'proper diversification'

PA360: Investors must understand importance of 'proper diversification'

‘Investors don’t have to choose a single door’

Sahar Nazir
clock 01 May 2025 • 1 min read