FCA
Tax & Regulation | 10 Sep 15
IFAs at risk of hefty costs without robust complaints system
Financial advisers could be faced with large costs if they fail to adopt a holistic system for handling complaints before next year’s reform, industry players have warned.
Retirement | 8 Sep 15
Failed pension transfers rising due to IFA ignorance
The number of pension transfers being rejected by providers is increasing as financial advisers are unaware of the permissions they need to authorise transactions, according to a retirement planning specialist.
Friends Life and Aviva merger probed by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating unusual increases in share price prior to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life, according to reports.
Tax & Regulation | 13 Aug 15
FCA publishes conduct rules for overseas banks and Solvency II firms
The FCA has published rules on how it will apply its accountability regime – aimed at improving professional banking standards – to overseas banks and Solvency II firms operating in the UK.
SFO seeks more evidence for final stages of Harlequin probe
Investors into troubled overseas property company Harlequin have been asked to come forward and give evidence to assist the Serious Fraud Office in the final stages of its criminal investigation.