Financial Conduct Authority

IFAs urged to not overlook autocalls as investment option

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IFAs urged to not overlook autocalls as investment option

Autocalls described as ‘preferred’ option within structured products

clock 12 July 2023 • 1 min read
Surge in SIPP interest predicted under Consumer Duty

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Surge in SIPP interest predicted under Consumer Duty

SIPPs could be ‘major beneficiaries’ of the new regulation

clock 11 July 2023 • 1 min read
The FOS is not perfect, but the alternatives are definitely worse

Regulation

The FOS is not perfect, but the alternatives are definitely worse

‘Peace of mind comes with a safety net, no matter how imperfect’

clock 05 July 2023 • 4 min read
Advisers warned not to be 'Consumer Duty zombies'

Consumer Duty

Advisers warned not to be 'Consumer Duty zombies'

PIMFA calls on advice firms to access Consumer Duty resources

clock 04 July 2023 • 1 min read
Consumer Duty: Firms encouraged to document abandoned changes

Consumer Duty

Consumer Duty: Firms encouraged to document abandoned changes

Last minute check list for advisers to consider over the next few weeks

clock 03 July 2023 • 2 min read
Manchester advice firm declares in default by the FSCS

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Manchester advice firm declares in default by the FSCS

The lifeboat fund received eight claims against the firm

clock 29 June 2023 • 1 min read
Nearly a quarter of firms 'still have work to do' ahead of Consumer Duty

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Nearly a quarter of firms 'still have work to do' ahead of Consumer Duty

Retail finance providers and debt advice firms scored consistently lower than others

clock 28 June 2023 • 1 min read
Adviser who racked up £2m in British Steel DB transfer fees banned

Regulation

Adviser who racked up £2m in British Steel DB transfer fees banned

Carried out hundreds of transfers from BSPS in four months in 2017

clock 28 June 2023 • 1 min read
FSCS to take 'more proactive approach' to processing claims

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FSCS to take 'more proactive approach' to processing claims

The firm has increased its engagement with third parties since 2022

clock 27 June 2023 • 1 min read
Consumer Duty has the ability to be 'incredibly positive' for clients

Consumer Duty

Consumer Duty has the ability to be 'incredibly positive' for clients

Advisers face challenge of providing evidence of fair value in their work

clock 22 June 2023 • 1 min read