FCA
UK to ban contingent charging for pension transfers
Mixed response from industry, with some criticising the move as ‘wrong’
Independent investigation into mini-bond firm imminent
But Financial Conduct Authority employees can turn down interview requests
PI insurer halts offerings to DB pension transfer firms
Existing clients will be unaffected
Best Practice | 23 Jul 19
UK watchdog aims to solve ‘biggest challenge’ facing industry
Proposed guidance to help deal with vulnerable clients, a ‘very difficult area to get right’
Standard Life Assurance fined more than £30m
Call handlers incentivised with significant bonuses and rewards for meeting/exceeding sales targets

