many advisers failing to disclose fees fca
Almost 60% of firms are failing to give clients clear, upfront information on how much their financial advice will cost, according to a report from the FCA.
Almost 60% of firms are failing to give clients clear, upfront information on how much their financial advice will cost, according to a report from the FCA.
The Guernsey International Business Association has appointed a former States of Guernsey economist, who resigned following legal troubles, as its first paid technical consultant.
Maintaining and promoting Jersey's status as a "leading" international financial centre, and maintaining "an attractive operating environment" for financial businesses, are among the key objectives identified in a policy framework document published today by the island's Government.
Six of the UKs biggest insurance businesses are seeking advice about taking legal action against the FCA after its leaked inquiry announcement caused share prices to plummet.
The UK chancellor has said he is profoundly concerned with the FCA after its leaked inquiry announcement on Friday caused stocks in insurance companies to plummet.
Grant Thornton and BDO have merged to create one of the largest auditing and accountancy services on the Isle of Man.
The board of the FCA has said it will look into how the UK regulator handled plans to investigate the treatment of long standing customers of life insurance companies, following resignation calls for its chief executive over the incident.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to investigate concerns that insurance providers are treating longstanding customers unfairly.
Standard Life Investments spots £50m of cost savings through Ignis purchase but areas for job cuts are not yet identified.
Standard Life has confirmed it is in “exclusive discussions” with Phoenix Group to table a bid for Ignis Asset Management.
Fund professionals predicted growth in the real estate and private equity asset classes at the Jersey Finance annual London funds conference last week.
Private banking and wealth management was responsible for 64% of overall profits at Aim-listed Arbuthnot Banking Group.