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United Kingdom | 23 Mar 15
Govt report set to criticise
The UK’s financial watchdog will face “serious criticism” this week over its announcement of an inquiry which caused stocks to plummet across the insurance market, reports suggest.
United Kingdom | 20 Mar 15
FCA bans two former TMI directors
Two former directors of failed financial advisory firm TailorMade Independent, which advised clients on self-invested personal pension transfers into troubled overseas property company Harlequin, have been banned by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Phoenix prevents 8m theft pension liberation
Jersey-headquartered life insurer, Phoenix Group, said potential fraudsters attempted to steal £8m of clients’ pension savings last year.
United Kingdom | 19 Mar 15
FSCS lays down £20m levy
A surge in complaints about bad SIPP advice has led the Financial Services Compensation Scheme to lay down a £20m interim levy on life and pensions intermediaries.
Budget 2015 Winners losers and kneejerk reactions
The dust is still swirling around the House of Commons and copies of white papers are being furiously read, but the initial reactions are in on this year’s national budget. And, the consensus, if one believes twitter and the stock market seems to be mixed.