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High Court upholds Fos verdict despite ‘solicitation’
Independent assessor said Ombudsman’s investigation was not “well and firmly managed”.
Discretionary service open for business at Fowler Drew
London-based Fowler Drew is hoping to enter discussions with other advisers to see if it can provide them with a discretionary wealth management...
Ashcourt Rowan vows to protect interests after ruling
National financial advisory firm Ashcourt Rowan will “robustly” defend its contractual clauses with advisers, Jonathan Polin has stated.
Concern over negative comments lack on VouchedFor
The business model of VouchedFor, the advisory review site, is such that only positive comments about its subscribing advisers seem to get...
Number of paraplanners continuing to soar: PFS
The number of paraplanners in the industry has risen steadily since the implementation of the retail distribution review, Keith Richards has said.
Tenet launches social media promotion for advisers
Adviser support group Tenet has launched a social media framework for its advisers, Helen Turner has announced.
Wolters Kluwer unveils conduct risk solution
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services has launched a conduct risk governance service for firms regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to help...
Analysis & Opinion
FCA: Forcing platforms to justify charges will reduce costs
Platform paper architect exclusively answers FTAdviser reader questions on the effects of the rebate ban.
This increased level of transparency will inevitably create a more competitive market
Tax package will not significantly benefit UK
This time last year I called the Budget a good one for businesses and a better one for businessmen.
Transition to RDR: Independent is ‘right’ for clients
Director of London-based advisory firm discusses her preparation for the RDR and her concerns in the current regulatory environment.
Transition to RDR: Old-style IFA models were a ‘rip-off’
Outspoken advisers tells FTAdviser why he has always believed it is cheaper for clients to pay fees.
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SJP exit sparks gossip, longstop campaign begins afresh
Week in brief: Two significant departures set tongues wagging this week for completely different reasons.
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Guide to Regulation Post-FSA
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Unscrupulous pension firms falling through the cracks
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Guide to Picking a Platform Post-RDR
Platform pricing guidance has yet to be delivered by the new financial authorities.
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UK Regulation
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FTAdviser Blog
Seller beware: Warnings galore from newly-crowned FCA
Week in Brief: FCA eyes unauthorised firms, bulks out its budget and confirms a date for the platform paper.
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Performance-related pay put forward in EU bill
A fund manager’s remuneration should be more directly linked to his performance, amendments to the European legislation on the Ucits V directive...
Life offices not facilitating charges on pre-RDR business
Providers are not helping advisers to facilitate adviser charging for existing clients, and are focused more on developing new business, Peter...
Ombudsman tells Sun Life to compensate client
An adviser’s client had to accept a lower annuity rate after Sun Life was slow to transfer their pension fund to another provider.
Axa Wealth International enhances adviser charging options
Ongoing charging now available as fixed amount or percentage within the Estate Planning Bond.
SCM launches fund cost calculator
Latest step in True and Fair cost campaign sees online tool for investors and advisers to calculate a ‘pounds and pence’ fund cost figure.
Bradley: Exit fee abolition wrong
Exit fees on pension policies are a legitimate charge for loss of business, and removing them will put the consumer in a ‘no-lose’ situation, Derek...