FSA

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has begun reimbursing firms some or all of their share of a £326m interim levy after they successfully applied for a refund.

Star fund manager Patrick Evershed said he raised concerns with the FSA about allegations its staff bonuses are tied to the regulator's relationships with institutions, in the latest twist during his employment tribunal.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) said it is likely to release further guidance on what is required to be independent post RDR after admitting some practitioners still have questions on the issue.

Julian Adams, director of the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) insurance division and soon to be in role at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), has moved to address concerns that the new regulator would be overseeing the banking and insurance...

The FSA is consulting with the industry on whether to include the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Pensions Management Institute as accredited bodies.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed new guidance outlining how product providers can facilitate the payment of adviser and consultancy charges to intermediaries.

Nucleus technical communications manager Terry Huddart explains how the platform industry is preparing for the new regulatory landscape

Five years ago, Andrew*, a company director at an IFA business, witnessed wrongdoing in his industry and wanted to stop it. But when he tried, the reaction he received from life companies and the FSA shocked him...

Vince Harvey, head of training & development for Brooks Macdonald Group, discusses why some clients may prefer restricted over independent advice.

Julie Hepworth, group regulatory manager at Perspective Financial Group, explains how to make sure your gap-fill evidence is up to scratch.