Berkeley Burke v FOS decision due ‘in next few weeks’
The concluding judgement in the ongoing Berkeley Burke versus the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) case is set to be given...
FOS accuses SIPP provider Berkeley Burke of ‘tick-box mentality’
A lawyer representing the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has accused SIPP administrator Berkeley Burke of a 'tick-box mentality' after it...
FCA accused of ‘not understanding own rules’ during hearing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been accused of "not understanding its own rules" by Berkeley Burke lawyers, after it...
Berkeley Burke needed ‘crystal ball’ to know 2011 SIPP obligations
Lawyers representing embattled SIPP provider Berkeley Burke argued the firm would have needed to "peer into a crystal ball" to...
Former FCA advice director Linda Woodall dies
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New pension transfer rules to change advice conversations – research
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Andy Thompson: FCA’s balancing act on pension transfer advice
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The pros and cons of contingent charging – FCA paper
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FCA tightens triage rules, bemoans lack of guidance understanding
The FCA has confirmed it will tighten the rules around the triage process in pension transfer advice, while noting respondents to its consultation "showed...
FCA delays decision on DB transfer contingent charging ban
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has held back from making any changes to its rules on contingent charging for defined benefit (DB) transfers in...
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Berkeley Burke needed ‘crystal ball’ to know 2011 SIPP obligations
Lawyers representing embattled SIPP provider Berkeley Burke argued the firm would have needed to "peer into a crystal ball" to...
