How not to deliver investment advice
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P) £1.4m for failing to give its customers suitable advice in relation to the sale of Keydata products.
Too blind to see the risks
Apr 11, 2011
The FSA has issued a warning today about an unregulated equity release plan called Crossroads, from a company called Asset Income Plan Ltd.
Protecting taxpayers from the banks
Apr 11, 2011
The Independent Commission on Banking has recommended that UK banks should have their retail banking operations ‘ring-fenced’ from riskier investment banking.
When is ‘advice’ not ‘advice’?
Apr 4, 2011
Today sees the launch of The Money Advice Service, which replaces the Consumer Financial Education Body (CFEB).
Top 5 Blogs: March 2011
Apr 1, 2011
March 2011 was a record month for our website in terms of visitor traffic, with 4,768 people dropping in. Here are the five most popular blogs from March 2011.
When it all goes wrong
Mar 30, 2011
The latest firm-level complaints data from the FSA makes interesting reading and should form part of the due diligence process for a savvy investor.
IFAs, profitability and sustainability
Mar 28, 2011
New research from Plimsoll Publishing suggests that around one-third of IFA firms are making an ‘unsustainable’ loss as a result of ever increasing costs.
Recognition for our email newsletter
Mar 16, 2011
Informed Choice has been named a Constant Contact All Star for our use of email marketing practices during 2010.
What does ‘independent’ really mean?
Mar 15, 2011
We explain what ‘independent’ really means in the context of financial advice and how this will change when new regulations are introduced on 31st December 2012.
Bogus FSCS callers & Keydata victims
Mar 11, 2011
There is a risk that some investors in Keydata will become victims of fraud a second time after the Keydata Victims Group warns bogus callers are targeting these investors.
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