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Inquiry calls FCA's actions on life insurers "seriously inadequate"
- Wednesday, 10 December 2014
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The FCA has been severely criticised for its handling of a key announcement on life insurance which led to £6billion wiped off major firms shares.
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Probe into FCA mistakes on insurance briefing cost £4m
- Wednesday, 10 December 2014
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An investigation into the FCA's botched handling of a media briefing has cost nearly £4m, it has been revealed.
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Retirement market failing consumers, regulator concludes
- Thursday, 11 December 2014
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The market for retirement income is failing, with many consumers missing out on a higher income by not shopping around, the FCA has concluded.
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'Pensions dashboard' should be created, FCA recommends
- Thursday, 11 December 2014
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A 'pensions dashboard' should be created to enable consumers to view all their lifetime pension savings, including their state pension, in one place, the FCA has said.
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IFP Scottish conference hailed as "by far the best yet"
- Thursday, 11 December 2014
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This week's IFP Scottish Conference has been hailed as "by far the best yet".
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Watchdog calls for annuities action "before more damage"
- Friday, 12 December 2014
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A consumer watchdog has called on the FCA to take swift and decisive action to fix "detrimental sales practices" in the annuities market before more damage is done.
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Leading finance bodies meet to discuss social media charter
- Friday, 12 December 2014
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Plans to ensure the proper use of social media by finance firms to give consumers confidence and stamp out misleading promotions have been discussed at The House of Lords.
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Last chance to have say on new third type of ISA
- Monday, 08 December 2014
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A consultation on extending ISA eligibility to include peer-to-peer loans, which will allow returns to be entirely tax free, ends today.
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FCA may ban firms from using premium rate lines for complaints
- Friday, 12 December 2014
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Financial services firms could be barred from using premium rate telephone numbers for customers as part of a series of proposals from the FCA on changes to the rules on complaint handling and post-sale telephone calls.
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Osborne's new Pensioner Bond will pay up to 4%
- Friday, 12 December 2014
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George Osborne's new 'Pensioner Bonds' will pay 2.8% gross on a one year fixed rate bond and 4% gross on a three year bond, it was announced today.
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