The FSA, the protector of free market capitalism in Britain, could become a hotbed of union activism if Unite, the UK's largest union, has its way, reports The Telegraph.
The FSA and financial ombudsman (FOS) are under pressure to name and shame firms that fail or refuse to pay FOS awards.
Skandia says proposals to ensure provider firms intervene in cases of ‘extreme' adviser charges go against the principles of the RDR.
HSBC subsidiaries have been fined a total of £3m for failing to protect their customers' personal data.
The directors of a Yorkshire-based financial group have been banned and fined by the FSA for putting 53 clients at risk of losing almost £10m.
The Conservatives have said they will abolish the FSA and give the Bank of England greater responsibilities as part of radical plans to strengthen financial regulation in the UK.
George Osborne, the shadow chancellor, will outline plans to scrap the FSA if the Tories win the next election, reports ‘The Daily Telegraph'.
An investment and protection IFA is seeking to pull together a "small and articulate" lobby group of like-minded advisers to confront the FSA over its policies, and the RDR in particular.
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The Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) is calling for "reassurance" from the FSA over the level of adviser fees post RDR.