FCA

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) met with the Financial Conduct Authority today (FCA) as it continues to push the regulator over an adviser long-stop.

The vast majority of advisers have faith they will adapt successfully to a world without trail commission, but one in ten say it could mean they cease trading, according to a survey.

Regulation round-up: Enhanced supervision, Pension Schemes Bill and protection of client money

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched civil proceedings against individuals it believes have carried on regulated activities without authorisation while purporting to be a private bank.

National advisory group Foster Denovo is set to close a subsidiary which put on provider-funded events for its 80-plus advisers after a regulatory clampdown on inducements.

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said the market will innovate to close any advice gaps created from changes brought in following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Martin Wheatley, the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said he has confidence the Money Advice Service (MAS) is a "competent organisation", though said it faces a huge operational challenge to deliver the free financial guidance...

SIPP due diligence: Six new questions to ask

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) directors racked up expense claims between April last year and this March of £61,887, mainly to cover the cost of foreign travel for the chairman, chief executive and supervision director.