FCA
United Kingdom | 12 Nov 15
FCA chairman wants ‘less is more’ approach to wealth manager regulation
FCA chairman John Griffith-Jones has spoken out on the “realistic, if not ideal” delay to MiFID II, while acknowledging the need for a “less is more” approach to the regulation of wealth managers
Tax & Regulation | 10 Nov 15
FCA asks industry to ‘road test’ new ideas
The Financial Conduct Authority is hoping its ‘regulatory sandbox’ – a proposed test environment for innovative new products and services – will help retain its position as Europe’s leading fintech centre.
United Kingdom | 3 Nov 15
Zurich urges UK advisers to speak up on long-stop rule
Financial advisers need to ensure they have their say on the UK complaints long-stop proposal to help shape what the legislation could look like, said Zurich’s head of retail platform strategy.
United Kingdom | 22 Oct 15
FCA seeks better customer communications
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation on Thursday to remove a number of ineffective communication requirements from its Handbook.
Tavistock liquidates Standard Financial
UK-based private investment firm Tavistock Investments has placed Standard Financial Group (SFG) and its trading subsidiaries Financial Ltd (FL) and Investments Ltd (IL) into liquidation.