FCA
French structured products specialist launches in the UK
Hilbert Investment Solutions, a specialist structured products firm, has gained approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the UK.
United Kingdom | 1 Dec 15
Financial firms outsource advice to unregulated third parties
Some UK financial adviser firms are delegating the entire regulated activity of providing advice to unregulated third parties, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Tilney planning range of smart beta, multi-asset funds
Tilney Bestinvest plans to launch a range of smart beta, multi-asset funds in 2016.
Barclays fined record £72m for failing to ‘minimise crime’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Barclays Bank a record amount for failing to minimise the risk that it may be used to facilitate financial crime.
Tax & Regulation | 25 Nov 15
Ex-IFA’s landmark jail term for ‘giant Ponzi scheme’ upheld
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld a landmark sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment imposed on former independent financial adviser Phillip Boakes following his conviction on charges brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).