Two problems with CP11/26
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a new Consultation Paper this morning, proposing rules for the treatment of commission...
Bad advice from banks
Nov 16, 2011
New research from Which? has found that only 13% of banks give suitable investment advice. The study found that banks...
Does your IFA have a Statement of Professional Standing?
Nov 9, 2011
From the end of next year, all financial advisers are required to hold a Statement of Professional Standing in order...
An investment case study
Nov 7, 2011
Robert and Penny have had some historically poor experiences of investing their money. Their previous adviser was very keen on...
No delay to RDR implementation
Nov 5, 2011
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) response to the Treasury Committee makes it clear that implementation of the Retail Distribution Review...
There is no such thing as free advice
Oct 28, 2011
Recently there has been some debate amongst our peers on the subject of “free advice”. In fact there really is...
Always read the small print
Oct 27, 2011
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is launching a consultation to introduce new rules on the sale by banks and building...
Structured products and suitability
Oct 25, 2011
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Credit Suisse for systems and controls failings relating to sales of structured products....
Implementing the Retail Distribution Review
Oct 22, 2011
With new regulations being introduced at the end of next year, as part of the FSA Retail Distribution Review, we...
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Financial Adviser
Oct 13, 2011
We have today published a new briefing note, describing the ten questions you should ask your financial adviser. This briefing...
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