Independent investigation into mini-bond firm imminent
But Financial Conduct Authority employees can turn down interview requests
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PI insurer halts offerings to DB pension transfer firms
Existing clients will be unaffected
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UK watchdog aims to solve ‘biggest challenge’ facing industry
Proposed guidance to help deal with vulnerable clients, a ‘very difficult area to get right’
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Standard Life Assurance fined more than £30m
Call handlers incentivised with significant bonuses and rewards for meeting/exceeding sales targets
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SJP rejects mis-selling and forgery allegations
A client reported the firm to the Ombudsman over doctored documents
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Lack of joined-up thinking risks undermining advice review
UK pension transfers, ombudsman award limits and compensation scheme changes not on the agenda
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Are advice firms reporting badly behaved peers to the FCA?
As rising costs often mean ‘good’ firms are hit by the fallout when others go bad
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Ponzi scheme ordered to repay investors
Over £15m was raised from 1,000 people who were promised ‘unrealistic returns’
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Financial Conduct Authority eyes ban on crypto derivatives
Retail consumers often contacted by Cyprus-based firms selling these risky products
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UK regulator moves to limit harm to retail consumers
Permanent restrictions on sale of contracts for difference (CFDs) both direct and via intermediaries
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Woodford exploited Ucits rules in Guernsey listings, FCA claims
UK watchdog boss blames regulation over fund issues and ‘puzzling’ timeline from Bailiwick exchange
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IFAs recommending DB pension transfers in FCA’s crosshairs
Regulator outlines review as industry warns against making life even more difficult for clients