Tilney and Smith & Williamson merger stalls
Both ‘remain fully committed’ to the deal despite FCA raising ‘number of issues’
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Persistently poor DB pension transfer advice vexes FCA
As letter to advisers re-emphasises the watchdog’s expectations
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Mis-selling victims turn to UK government for action
As regulator admits it is unable to fully police problematic ads on Google
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FCA wary of equity release harm to retirees
As data finds homeowners accessed £13bn via later life products since April 2015
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Land banking victims to get some of their money back
While UK Insolvency Service warns about fraudsters impersonating its members of staff
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FCA shows red card to 24 DB transfer advice firms
As PFS chief says similar number have given up permissions due to rising PI insurance costs
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Just 1% of mini-bonds victims to be compensated
Action group says it’s ‘bad news’ but it will use the decision as strong political leverage
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UK Labour Party calls for inquiry into FCA failures
Before top boss Andrew Bailey becomes governor of the Bank of England
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SMCR burden to hit solo-regulated advice firms hardest
As freeze on FCA register updates means they will likely need to self-report their status
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What advisers should look out for in 2020
Aegon’s Steven Cameron shares his views about what the sector can expect from the FCA in the next year To find out more click on the slides below
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FCA retrieves £172,000 for investment scheme victims
It said ‘confiscation will go some way’ to compensating those who were misled and defrauded
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PEOPLE MOVES: LV=, Financial Conduct Authority, Nutmeg
Insurer hires former Zurich Emea head of operations as CEO, while FCA chief to lead Bank of England