FCA
Pensions Ombudsman investigates 150 British Steel complaints
The UK’s Pensions Ombudsman is currently investigating a group of more than 150 complaints and expects to receive more about transfer values linked to the beleaguered British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS).
Financial services must be part of EU/UK trade deal, says FCA
The EU recently proposed a single trade agreement with the United States, so there is no reason it cannot have one with the UK post-Brexit, according to the chief executive of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
PEOPLE MOVES: Franklin Templeton, Axa, FCA
Franklin Templeton appoints a lead manager for emerging markets team, Axa IM launches a business development department and the Financial Conduct Authority appoints an executive director of international to oversee Brexit developments.
United Kingdom | 31 Jan 18
Ringleader of £1.4m scam to spend years in jail
The ringleader of an investment scheme that conned vulnerable people into buying £1.4m ($1.9m, €1.6m) of worthless shares has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail.
Has the FCA’s adviser register avoided the chopping block?
Until very recently it had looked inevitable that the Financial Conduct Authority’s IFA register would fall by the wayside, despite support from advisers and industry to keep it. But recent political murmurs suggest it may live to fight another day.