Financial advisers rank top in the regulator's list of firms people raised concerns about, according to figures published in its annual report.
Paul Stanfield, CEO of FEIFA, outlines the key considerations for advisory firms considering passporting their businesses back into the UK from another EU state.
The FSA is considering making suitability reports mandatory for a wider range of financial instruments, including structured products, under a possible extension of its COBS rules.
The FSA has published its RDR feedback statement. Will distinguishing between independent and sales advice, setting minimum qualifications for IFAs and introducing a standard for independent advice ‘reform the investment market' and increase confidence...