Not even covid can curb M&A-hungry advice firms
But DB transfers still causing headaches as due diligence is more thorough than ever
FCA
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Maltese regulator fires warning over global advice firm
UK and Swiss watchdogs have already cautioned investors about the company
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UK financial services register set for 27 July overhaul
Existing list will cease to be available from 6pm on Friday 24 July 2020
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Conflict of interest sees judge in introducer case step down
Defendants had already petitioned for him to be replaced due to fairness and impartiality concerns
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UK advice firm loses permissions
After failing to pay overdue annual fees and levies
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FCA open-ended property funds consultation smacks of ‘deja vu’
‘Surely, they should just do something rather than just talk and consult’
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Holborn focused on becoming top UK DB pension transfer firm
As it achieves pension transfer gold standard
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UK regulator extends SMCR deadline
But watchdog warns firms not to wait until the last minute
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Investors lose £1.5m to scam cryptocurrency firm
As UK regulator reveals 1.1 million spike in digital asset purchases in a year
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UK regulator to quiz advice firms on DB transfers again
Questionnaire will be sent out to around 2,000 businesses
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Illegal pension introducers lose in court
At least 2,000 people parted with £91.8m of their retirement savings
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UK regulator under scrutiny over handling of complaints
FCA should set a ‘good example’ as it expects firms to act fairly