FCA
Tax & Regulation | 26 May 15
FCA plans to fine Keydata’s Ford £75m
The Financial Conduct Authority has decided to fine Stewart Ford, a former director and chief executive of Keydata Investment Services, £75m for failing to act with integrity and misleading the regulator.
Middle East | 20 May 15
Holborn adviser faces UK ban for UCIS mis-selling
A financial adviser currently employed by Holborn Assets in the UAE has been fined and banned in the UK after the Financial Conduct Authority found him guilty of knowingly recommending inappropriate, high risk products to retail clients.
Tax & Regulation | 19 May 15
APFA calls for FCA budget freeze to stem fee rises
The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has called for a freeze in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) budget for the next two years to give its members a break from having to meet its steadily rising fees.
United Kingdom | 30 Apr 15
Holborn Assets enters UK with two offices
Dubai-based financial advisory group Holborn Assets has launched two offices in the UK as it looks to take advantage of the “incredible growth opportunities” in the region’s post-retail distribution review international business.
United Kingdom | 26 Mar 15
FCA to increase adviser fees by 10
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans to increase the adviser regulatory levy by 10% to reach nearly £75m.