FCA
UK regulator slaps DFM with fine for market abuse failings
London firm has contested the regulator’s £409,300 fine
FCA makes it easier to identify unauthorised advice firms
UK watchdog ‘strongly suggests’ some firms be avoided
Financial advisers still have much to prove
Value for money and trust listed as key concerns by potential clients
Overhauling the UK investment platforms market
AJ Bell boss calls for more disclosure, guidance, transparency and the removal of a ban
FCA rules out enforcement action against life companies
Treatment of long-term customers of Old Mutual, Abbey Life, Countrywide Assured, Prudential investigated