Regulation

It's an open and shut case

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to hear from advisers about the risks involved in making social investments.

Investment advisers still need to make "substantial" improvements in demonstrating the suitability of their advice, despite a series of warnings, the regulator has found.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed changes to the amounts of accessible capital investment advisory businesses must hold to absorb potential losses or redress claims.

Consultation closes on 22 December

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has said it does not expect to raise an interim levy in any sector this year, though CEO Mark Neale said he recognises this will come as "cold comfort" to some advisers.

Largest fine for financial crime ever dished out by FCA or FSA

Even regulator queried use of a 'system' to record attitude to risk

Group retains liabilities for now-sold-off advisory unit Towergate Financial

Pension was invested in unregulated property scheme