United Kingdom
UK Ombudsman faces grilling after TV exposé
Following accusations of poor training by an investigative television programme, the UK’s Treasury Select Committee has set out “important points of principle” it expects to be reflected in the review of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Premier League adviser jailed for seven years
An “arrogant” financial adviser whose clients included celebrities and football stars has been jailed for seven years for a range of offences, including sexual assault.
Progeny launches adviser-only ETF solution
A multi-asset ETF product that is only available through financial advisers has been launched by Progeny Asset Management.
Best Practice | 17 Apr 18
SJP among firms targeted on diversity
St James’s Place, Provident Financial and several investment trusts are among a raft of FTSE companies the Investment Association has written to demanding an explanation for poor gender balance at executive level or risk a shareholder mutiny.
IFA network partners with The Lang Cat on platform appraisals
Financial services consultancy The Lang Cat has been commissioned by IFA network Sense to provide its members with proposition details and due diligence support for when they are selecting a platform.