FCA
FCA widens coverage of DB transfer rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that all members of UK defined benefit pension schemes must in future receive professional advice before transferring funds to defined contribution (DC) schemes.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Feb 15
Exfinancial planning exec admits to insider trading
A former financial planning manager has pleaded guilty to “opportunistic” insider trading after netting £30,000 from the deals.
Investors rally against firm after £9m losses
Hundreds of investors who lost around £9m in an allegedly fraudulent investment scheme are uniting to try to get their money back.
FCA ramps up inquiries by 20 per cent
The UK’s financial watchdog carried out 20% more investigations last year, however, the number of inquiries being closed without reaching a public outcome has doubled in three years.
FCA to probe investment banks
The FCA will conduct its first investigation of investment and corporate banking to determine whether competition in the sector is working effectively.