The FCA has launched a review into the rules surrounding both investment-based and loan-based crowdfunding.
Read more ...FCA probes crowdfunding and incompliant P2P financial promotions
- Friday, 08 July 2016
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Rise in complaints about personal pensions
- Friday, 08 July 2016
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The Pensions Ombudsman has reported a “marked increase” in complaints relating to personal pensions.
Read more ...Wealth firm linked to Premier League players in FSCS default
- Wednesday, 06 July 2016
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The FSCS has paid out about £564,000 in compensation for all claims against three wealth management firms whose clients reportedly included Premier League footballers.
Read more ...Brexit: Don't expect radical regulation change
- Wednesday, 06 July 2016
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Radical changes to the country's regulatory landscape will not arise from Brexit, the Personal Finance Society’s chief executive says.
Read more ...Exclusive: New FCA website cost revealed as £536,000
- Tuesday, 28 June 2016
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The total cost of the FCA’s just unveiled new website is forecast to be £536,945, Financial Planning Today can reveal.
Read more ...FCA to play role in ensuring Brexit market stability - Osborne
- Monday, 27 June 2016
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The FCA and PRA will play a key role in ensuring market stability, following the momentous vote to leave the EU, George Osborne told the country this morning.
Read more ...FCA: Firms must continue to abide by EU law after Brexit
- Friday, 24 June 2016
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The FCA has told firms this morning they “must continue to abide by their obligations… including those derived from EU law” after the country voted to leave.
Read more ...FCA fines for individuals double while firms' penalties fall dviser and co get 36 years in jail for 'Mercedes Movie' fraud
- Monday, 20 June 2016
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The value of FCA fines against individuals has more than doubled over the last year – but the total for companies has dropped by 37% - researchers have revealed.
Read more ...FCA robo-advice unit opens to applications
- Wednesday, 01 June 2016
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Firms looking at building robo-advice services can start applying to a new FCA unit to receive the regulator’s guidance on development.
Read more ...FCA hires director to take on Tracey McDermott's old role
- Friday, 27 May 2016
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The FCA has appointed a director of supervision for investment, wholesale and specialists to take up the role formerly held by acting chief executive Tracey McDermott.
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