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FCA issues warnings over 2 unauthorised advice firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued warnings over two firms offering financial advice without its authorisation.
101 advice firms in scope of FCA BSPS asset retention rules
New emergency asset retention rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have been applied to 101 firms who provided pension transfer advice for former British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members.
FCA under fire over £46m Blackmore collapse failings
The Financial Conduct Authority is facing strong criticism for its handling of the £46m Blackmore Bond collapse which has left a number of investors facing thousands in losses.
Pensions broker defaults with SIPP and investment claims
Pensions broker Daniel Stewart & Company plc has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), opening the door for investors to claim compensation.
FCA to tackle promotion of high risk investments
The FCA is introducing tougher new rules to tackle “misleading adverts” that encourage consumers to invest in high-risk products without understanding the risks.
Troubled Hartley Pensions goes into administration
Troubled SIPP firm Hartley Pensions Limited went into administration today (29 July) after suffering a string of problems over the last few months.
FCA launches cost of living crisis guidance for firms
The FCA has launched a new section on its website to give regulated firms regularly updated guidance on helping clients hit by the cost of living crisis.
FCA’s new Consumer Duty rules are revealed
At 7am this morning the Financial Conduct Authority published its long-awaited policy statement and final guidance for its new Consumer Duty requirements.
4 in 10 enter decumulation without advice
Four in ten decumulation products bought in 2021 were purchased without professional advice, according to product sales data from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Hartley Pensions looks for sale as FCA intervenes
The FCA has intervened at troubled SIPP provider Hartley Pensions Limited to stop the firm accepting new pension contributions.