Industry observers stunned by Briault's bonus

Lord Turner urged to look at FSA pay deals

Story by: James Redgrave, FinancialAdviser

Lord Turner must look at the FSA's remuneration structure, senior industry insiders have warned, after former executive Clive Briault's redundancy package made him the regulators' highest paid employee this year.

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  • Date published: 03.07.2008
  • Published in: Regulation

Positive Solutions to fund members' diplomas

IFA network Positive Solutions has thrown its weight behind the retail distribution review's (RDR's) drive to boost levels of professionalism amongst IFAs by committing to fund every one of its members through to diploma level.

  • Date published: 04.07.2008

Single Equality Bill will force increase in insurance premiums

Government plans to introduce a Single Equality Bill could force the insurance industry to increase premiums, Fairinvestment.co.uk has warned.

  • Date published: 04.07.2008

ECB hikes interest rates to 4.25 per cent

The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by 25 basis points today (3 July) to 4.35 per cent - the first rate rise since June 2007.

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

Pensions Regulator restructures management

The Pensions Regulator is restructuring its management team, following the announcement that Martine Trouard-Riolle is to leave the regulator

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

CII produces treating customers fairly podcasts

A series of podcasts has been launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) aimed at providing an informative and simple guide to navigating the regulatory minefield surrounding treating customers fairly (TCF).

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

Unemployment to rise by 100,000: OECD

Unemployment levels in Britain are expected to rise by 100,000 people over the next two years, according to projections from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

ECB expected to raise key interest rates today

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point later today (3 July).

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

Pension opt-out proposal is greeted by mixed response

Some IFAs back pension reform minister's mooted amendments to Pensions Bill while others raise issues of fairness

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

Merrick pays tribute to 'unsung heroes' of liaison groups

The chief ombudsman urges against the abolition of the groups

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

FSA vows to fight hard for boiler room victims

The regulator obtains a bankruptcy order against a man who ran two boiler rooms

  • Date published: 03.07.2008

Feature

Commercials cannot break the rules

The FSA's study on its new regime, designed to make it easier to advertise a firm, still has some way to go, so advisers need to make sure they know how it will impact on them

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  • Date published: 03.07.2008
  • Published in: Regulation

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Comment

Pressure drop

Companies must win Service Awards by fair and square means

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  • Date published: 03.07.2008
  • Published in: Regulation

Feature

Raising the game

The publication of the RDR Interim Report has suggested a new minimum level of qualification for advisers. Gareth Shaw looks at what has been proposed

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  • Date published: 01.07.2008
  • Published in: Regulation

Comment

Regulator to put a stop to short sell intrigues

The FSA has announced new rules for investors who short sell shares in companies undertaking rights issues.

  • Time published: 00.01
  • Date published: 25.06.2008
  • Published in: Regulation

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