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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.
FA week in words (25 May)
“I agree with Mas and its aims. I just do not understand why IFAs have to help fund it.”
FPC will dictate sector capital requirements, BoE
Financial Policy Committee member Alastair Clark outlines powers and responsibilities of new regulator.
Keydata defendant reports FSCS information access issue
An adviser has expressed concern over technological hurdles for those responding to the FSCS’s pursuit of advisers over the Keydata saga.
Hoban has no love for ‘personal’ Fos appeals, says IFA
The financial secretary to the Treasury Mark Hoban has dismissed calls to reform the complaints procedure of the Financial Ombudsman Service, an...
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...
Analysis & Opinion
How to get the perfect fund
Careful examination is always required to understand how a fund is constructed, the expertise of the people running it and their success in...
The importance of plain English
This week I committed what, in our firm, we consider is a cardinal sin, which was a reminder that I cannot afford to take anything for granted.
N’wide bins incomplete paper-only applications
Nationwide has confirmed it will return mortgage applications to brokers if they fail to supply all the necessary information.
My only big decision at the moment would be whether to go...
Phil Shaw of Northumberland-based PCM Asset Management talks to Kevin White about setting up his own firm at the height of the financial crisis,...
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From IFA Industry| May 25, 2012Institutions got away ‘lightly’ in Arch Cru redress, Aifa
Aifa policy director argues advisers are being tapped for too much of the FSCS redress bill.
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May 25, 2012FA week in words (25 May)
“I agree with Mas and its aims. I just do not understand why IFAs have to help fund it.”
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From Regulation| May 24, 2012FPC will dictate sector capital requirements, BoE
Financial Policy Committee member Alastair Clark outlines powers and responsibilities of new regulator.
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May 23, 2012Keydata defendant reports FSCS information access issue
An adviser has expressed concern over technological hurdles for those responding to the FSCS’s pursuit of advisers over the Keydata saga.
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From Regulation| May 23, 2012Hoban has no love for ‘personal’ Fos appeals, says IFA
The financial secretary to the Treasury Mark Hoban has dismissed calls to reform the complaints procedure of the Financial Ombudsman Service, an...
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From Special Report Multi-Manager Investing - May 2012| May 23, 2012
How to get the perfect fund
Careful examination is always required to understand how a fund is constructed, the expertise of the people running it and their success in...
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Dennis Hall | May 23, 2012
The importance of plain English
This week I committed what, in our firm, we consider is a cardinal sin, which was a reminder that I cannot afford to take anything for granted.
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Analysis | May 23, 2012
N’wide bins incomplete paper-only applications
Nationwide has confirmed it will return mortgage applications to brokers if they fail to supply all the necessary information.
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Interview| May 23, 2012
My only big decision at the moment would be whether to go...
Phil Shaw of Northumberland-based PCM Asset Management talks to Kevin White about setting up his own firm at the height of the financial crisis,...
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Analysis | May 23, 2012
Tax specialist highlights unclaimed SME rebates
Rebates from capital allowances estimated at £70bn waiting for small business owners
