FCA
UK regulator must see danger in the Priip Kid
The Association for Investment Companies (AIC) has added its voice to the criticism of the key information document (Kid) required under the retail investment and insurance products (Priip) regulations following a call for feedback by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
FCA outlines passporting ‘backstop’ plans for no-deal Brexit
EU firms will be able to continue passporting into the UK if the Brexit transition period is canned, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which spelled out its backup plan on 25 July.
Best Practice | 20 Jul 18
UK IFAs facing advice suitability review in 2019
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans to re-assess the suitability of retail investment advice in 2019, according to its latest annual report.
Best Practice | 16 Jul 18
Seven steps for better platform client outcomes
From banning exit charges to drawing on the platform industry to tackle orphan clients, the Financial Conduct Authority has outlined seven remedies to improve consumer outcomes.
Best Practice | 5 Jul 18
FCA told to engage more with professional bodies
A financial services alliance representing 200,000 global members is demanding the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does more to support professionalism in the industry.