FCA
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 15
FCA questioned over advice gap and ‘courting headlines’
The independent panels of the FCA have questioned the regulator over its handling of the UK advice gap created following the banning of commission payments to advisers in 2012 as a result of the Retail Distribution Review.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Jul 15
Time for FCA to refocus on fraudsters, says RPC
The surprise departure of Martin Wheatley as head of the Financial Conduct Authority could be an opportunity for the UK regulator to refocus activity on small-scale fraudsters who target the unsophisticated retail investor, says City law firm RPC.
People Moves | 17 Jul 15
FCA head Martin Wheatley resigns
The head of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, Martin Wheatley, has resigned as chief executive with effect from 12 September.
Technology | 8 Jul 15
Complaints software launched to help firms with changing FCA rules
A software provider has unveiled a new version of its complaints management programme to help UK advisory firms stay compliant to continually changing regulations.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Jul 15
FCA releases final rules to improve banking standards
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a final set of rules designed to improve individual accountability and raise standards across the City of London.