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End simplified advice "paralysis" MacKay tells FCA
- Tuesday, 16 December 2014
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The FCA must "roll its sleeves up" to end the "paralysis" being caused by firms' fears over simplified advice, the Platforum's founder says.
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IFP backs new Money Advice Service adviser directory
- Monday, 15 December 2014
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The Institute of Financial Planning has backed a new directory of retirement advisers set up by the Money Advice Service.
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Ex-Blackrock boss gets life ban from FCA for dodging rail fares
- Monday, 15 December 2014
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An ex-managing director of an asset management firm has been banned for life by the FCA for dodging rail fares.
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FCA bosses put into spotlight over bungled briefing
- Monday, 15 December 2014
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Two key figures at the FCA will be grilled by MPs tomorrow over a bungled media briefing which led to £6bn wiped off the shares of insurance firms earlier this year.
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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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Claim that Pensioner Bond could sell out in days as website crashes
- Friday, 12 December 2014
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The new pensioner bonds offering "market leading rates" for over 65s went on sale this morning – but are likely to be sold out in just days, Moneyfacts has claimed.
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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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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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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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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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