FCA
FCA probes 109 firms connected to British Steel pensions
The Financial Conduct Authority has contacted 109 firms connected to British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) transfers and requested further information from 66 of them, the regulator has confirmed.
Best Practice | 12 Jan 18
All DB pension transfer firms face FCA grilling
The Financial Conduct Authority will collect data from every UK firm that advises on defined benefit (DB) pension transfers, as part of a probe into practices across the market.
PEOPLE MOVES: The Fry Group, Carrick Wealth and Cadel Consulting
The Fry Group adds a veteran adviser in Singapore, Carrick Wealth appoints a high-flyer to its board and Bob Pain launches his own consultancy firm.
People Moves | 2 Jan 18
PEOPLE MOVES: FCA, SJP, Penningtons Manches and others
The lawyer, who advised the UK government during the financial crisis, looks set to lead the Financial Conduct Authority, St James’ Place new chief executive started settling in at the adviser and private client lawyers Penningtons Manches appoints a trio to its offices.
Investment | 21 Dec 17
Trio jailed for misleading investors in £1.4m scam
Three people have been jailed for their role in an investment scheme which misled vulnerable older people into buying £1.4m of worthless shares.