The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has called on the regulator to cut its handbook on adviser disclosure by a third, saying too many rules lead to lengthy suitability reports that confuse consumers.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken inspiration from an unusual source as it seeks to help advice firms communicate their services and charges clearly - a window sticker that has appeared on all new cars sold in the US since 2008.
Why is the FCA continuing to find so many firms getting it wrong?
Zurich has revealed it paid 92% of critical illness (CI) claims last year.
L&G has given the use of Subject Access Requests (SARs) a ringing endorsement and said they produce much better results than other methods of obtaining medical information.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will conduct another consultation into SIPP charge disclosure after an industry backlash.
Aegon paid 94% of critical illness (CI) claims in the first half of the year, a 3% increase on its overall result for 2010 (91%).
Aviva paid 92.5% of critical illness (CI) claims during the first six months of the year.
Scottish Provident paid 91% of critical illness (CI) claims during the first half of the year.
Bright Grey paid 90% of critical illness claims in the first half of the year.