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May 25, 2012

Aifa questions legitimacy of FSA fees consultation

Annual consultation does not appear to affect final fee decision, Chris Hannant argues.

May 25, 2012

Institutions got away ‘lightly’ in Arch Cru redress, Aifa

Aifa policy director argues advisers are being tapped for too much of the FSCS redress bill.

From Regulation| May 25, 2012

European trade body claims commision ban victory

The European parliament is convinced banning commission is “highly anti-democratic,” according to a European trade body for financial advisers.

May 24, 2012

Aifa: Stronger Mas would be ‘inappropriate and unfair’

Money Advice Service should not offer regulated advice as it would be unfair to have this funded by advisers.

From IFA Industry| May 23, 2012

Derek Bradley: Independent, restricted or third way?

Derek Bradley, founder of the PanaceaIFA website, has questioned whether in the debate between restricted and independent advice, there is a third...

From Pensions| May 23, 2012

MPs call for simple and transparent pensions

Fees for the government’s workplace pension scheme must come down and more providers need to enter the market to stimulate competition, politicians...

Analysis & Opinion
Regulator’s funding model is broken: Chris Hannant

Interview| May 25, 2012

Regulator’s funding model is broken: Chris Hannant

Association of IFAs’ policy director enters the ring over increasing regulatory fees, FSA accountability and Arch Cru redress.

FTAdviser BlogonTrade Bodies| May 21, 2012

A shrewd operator

The muted reaction to the news that IMA chief executive Richard Saunders is stepping down by the end of 2012 reflects his low-key lobbying style.

IMA’s Richard Saunders to step down

May 15, 2012

IMA’s Richard Saunders to step down

Chief executive to leave the asset management trade body after 11 years.

Moving to a new home: Robert Sinclair, Ami

Interview| May 14, 2012

Moving to a new home: Robert Sinclair, Ami

Director shares his thoughts on the Mortgage Market Review and the role of the newly-independent trade body.

Recent Articles
  1. Aifa questions legitimacy of FSA fees consultation
    May 25, 2012

    Aifa questions legitimacy of FSA fees consultation

    Annual consultation does not appear to affect final fee decision, Chris Hannant argues.

  2. Regulator’s funding model is broken: Chris Hannant
    Interview| May 25, 2012

    Regulator’s funding model is broken: Chris Hannant

    Association of IFAs’ policy director enters the ring over increasing regulatory fees, FSA accountability and Arch Cru redress.

  3. Institutions got away ‘lightly’ in Arch Cru redress, Aifa
    May 25, 2012

    Institutions got away ‘lightly’ in Arch Cru redress, Aifa

    Aifa policy director argues advisers are being tapped for too much of the FSCS redress bill.

  4. European trade body claims commision ban victory
    From Regulation| May 25, 2012

    European trade body claims commision ban victory

    The European parliament is convinced banning commission is “highly anti-democratic,” according to a European trade body for financial advisers.

  5. Aifa: Stronger Mas would be ‘inappropriate and unfair’
    May 24, 2012

    Aifa: Stronger Mas would be ‘inappropriate and unfair’

    Money Advice Service should not offer regulated advice as it would be unfair to have this funded by advisers.

  6. Derek Bradley: Independent, restricted or third way?
    From IFA Industry| May 23, 2012

    Derek Bradley: Independent, restricted or third way?

    Derek Bradley, founder of the PanaceaIFA website, has questioned whether in the debate between restricted and independent advice, there is a third...

  7. MPs call for simple and transparent pensions
    From Pensions| May 23, 2012

    MPs call for simple and transparent pensions

    Fees for the government’s workplace pension scheme must come down and more providers need to enter the market to stimulate competition, politicians...

  8. FTAdviser BlogonTrade Bodies| May 21, 2012

    A shrewd operator

    The muted reaction to the news that IMA chief executive Richard Saunders is stepping down by the end of 2012 reflects his low-key lobbying style.

  9. Fidelity’s Warland tipped for IMA role
    May 21, 2012

    Fidelity’s Warland tipped for IMA role

    Former IMA chief emerges as top candidate to replace departing Richard Saunders.

  10. Amii aims to raise awareness with new sub-committees
    May 18, 2012

    Amii aims to raise awareness with new sub-committees

    Groups for provider membership, employee benefits and larger intermediary membership launched.

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