FCA
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.
UK not banning unregulated Sipp investments
Despite admitting concerns about scams, the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that it is not currently considering barring unregulated or non-standard investments from inclusion in self-invested personal pensions (Sipp).
No longer in doubt, UK adviser directory gets go ahead
After concerns that client-facing advisers would be excluded from a financial services directory, the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that these roles will be included.
Retirement | 28 Jun 18
UK regulator threatens drawdown fee caps
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned the pensions industry to clarify its charges or face caps, as part of a bid to drive up engagement and reduce costs for retirees in drawdown.