FCA
EEA group slams FCA for victimising advisers
A group representing investors into the EEA Life Settlements Fund has criticised the FCA for continuing to harm advisers by encouraging complaints against them in its bombshell warning on the controversial fund last week.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Sep 14
Regulators look to behavioural science
Many regulators around the world are now looking to behavioural science to better understand how investors really behave, according to John Price, commissioner for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
FCA urges EEA investors to register complaints
In a highly unusual step, the Financial Conduct Authority has issued a statement urging investors in the EEA Life Settlements Fund to make a complaint to the firm which sold the investments before time runs out.
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.