FCA
Barclays hit with 38m fine over client failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Barclays Bank just under £38m for failing to protect clients custody assets worth £16.5bn.
IMA demands clarity over guidance guarantee
The IMA has said the UKs Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must clarify the difference between guidance and regulated advice if it is to set up a free guidance service for retirees.
Guidance guarantee levy unfair on advisers
A proposed levy to pay for the UKs guidance guarantee would be unfair on advisers and consumers, according to IFA trade body APFA.
United Kingdom | 16 Sep 14
ExSJP partner faces 300k fine and industry ban
An ex-partner at St. Jamess Place faces an industry ban and a £300,000 fine after his clients lost millions through investments into companies that he controlled.
United Kingdom | 29 Aug 14
FCA fines and bans broker over dishonest UCIS
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined and banned an IFA for life after he was found to have sold unregulated funds to retail investors.