Guarantor lender admits it has been asked by FCA to make improvements
As reported in The Times and other publications, one of the UK’s guarantor lenders has admitted that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has requested that improvements are made to the [...]
FCA issues new guidance on insurance distribution
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has asked insurance advisers and brokers to be mindful of whether a policy provides significant added value to their clients before any insurance is recommended [...]
FCA bans promotion of mini-bonds to retail investors
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken steps to prevent firms promoting speculative mini-bonds to ordinary retail consumers. It wants to take this step now to avoid more consumers being [...]
FCA delays publication of FAMR & RDR review
It is now expected to be early 2020 before the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) publishes the results of its review into the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and Financial Advice Market [...]
Adviser trade body launches wellness campaign (and plans to lobby Parliament)
The Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association (PIMFA) has launched its ‘Financial Journeys Campaign’ to promote the links between financial and mental wellbeing. The Association recognises that there is a [...]
FCA reports on gender diversity
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published research which shows that the proportion of women in senior roles within financial services has remained largely unchanged since 2005. At present, women [...]