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Mike Barrett: Growth must not come at the expense of customer outcomes
‘Twas the night before Christmas. In the regulator’s house, plenty were stirring,…
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Firms hoping for Consumer Duty rollback set for ‘disappointment’
Firms hoping the government’s call to boost growth through regulatory reform will…
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Simon Collins: The FCA’s retail supervision moves up a gear
In all my articles in 2024, I commented on the increased level…
Matt Storey: New year, new provider?
With a new year comes the chance to turn over a new…
Tatton Core Active most recommended MPS investment for value in 2024
Tatton Core Active was the most recommended managed portfolio solutions (MPS) investment…
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Industry outlook: How FCA and government can help relieve hangovers from difficult year
The end of the year provides a perfect opportunity to reflect. Here,…
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Regulators issue joint statement on clear client communication
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Information…
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Consumer Duty awareness rises among customers but ‘significant issues’ remain
Awareness of the Consumer Duty has risen among UK adults in the…
Wealth providers losing clients due to poor complaints services
Almost a fifth (19%) of clients have moved to a different wealth…
British Isa may not comply with Consumer Duty rules
The introduction of a British Isa could raise challenges for firms complying…
PFS launches tool to help advisers comply with Consumer Duty rules
The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has launched a new tool to help…
Lang Cat updates functionality on platform-switching tool
Financial consultancy Lang Cat has updated the functionality on its Analyser adviser…
BareRock enhances vulnerability support for advice firms
Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) provider BareRock has announced a strategic partnership with…
Quilter adopts VouchedFor’s client survey system to support advisers
Quilter Financial Planning has adopted VouchedFor’s client survey system, Elevation, to support…
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FCA to tear down regulatory barriers in response to government growth calls
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says it will remove unnecessary regulations and…
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Geopolitics and volatility top concern for advisers
Geopolitics and market volatility are the top concerns for advisers in 2025,…
Protection Guru hires Coleman to lead adviser training programme
Protection Guru has appointed Jason Coleman to lead its adviser training programme.…
MPA Financial Management partners with Sarasin & Partners to create model portfolios
Sarasin & Partners has partnered with MPA Financial Management to create a…
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New Consumer Duty tool launched to help advisers ‘stay one step ahead’
A new tool has been launched to help advisers ‘stay one step…
Customer outcomes ‘not being represented at board level’
Almost half (46%) of financial services firms wish they had gained greater…
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Regulatory compliance a burden for UK investment advisers, RSMR survey shows
The latest annual adviser survey from RSMR, the fund research and MPS…
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FOS sees 40% rise in complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service has said the number of financial complaints received…
FE fundinfo acquires platform due diligence tool AdviserAsset
FE fundinfo has acquired AdviserAsset, a due diligence and product selection tool…
