FCA investment pathways implementation paused as DB transfer work continues
Stopped suitability of advice work

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has paused the implementation of its investment pathways work, however it will press on with its work on defined benefit (DB) transfers amid the coronavirus.
A ‘Dear CEO' letter to addressed to those providing services to retail investors and published on Tuesday evening (31 March) outlined steps the regulator was taking to continue its work amid the coronavirus...
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