FSA

The FSA has confirmed it will not be taking action against former chief executive of Equitable Life Roy Ranson for his conduct while he was a board member.

Depolarisation is now unlikely to alter the IFA market, its labels and distribution processes, contrary to discussions when the FSA's first consultation on the issue surfaced, says Datamonitor.

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has told the Financial Services Authority to get its "tanks off their lawn" and is voicing its objection to FSA regulation of the insurance market surrounding property management.

As if we needed reminding, The Times leads today with a look at just how much more money chancellor Gordon Brown will pocket as of tomorrow when the new fiscal year starts.

Financial intermediaries will be required to select 'appropriate' exams from a list held by the Financial Services Skills Council, rather than the FSA, new rules on T&C confirm.

The FSA has published a consumer guide explaining what to do before retiring and how to get the best income possible from private, occupational and State arrangements.

The FSA has released a timetable for introducing changes recommended in PS04/9, which leaves few excuses for those who do not adhere.

Focus Solutions says it already has a tool ready to meet the FSA's electronic reporting requirements, which combines data translation capabilities with the ability to handle multiple administration systems.

Financial intermediaries will be required from next year to file reports with the FSA every six months containing details of advice given on each product transaction.

Proposals have been tabled by the Financial Services Authority to change or "streamline" the disputes-handling procedure for any complaints made against the regulatory body.