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FCA sets out proposals to improve standards in funeral market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has laid out plans to better protect consumers within the funeral plans market.
Pensions guidance nudge ‘skewed’ toward Pension Wise
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FCA: Firms wanting DB transfer authorisation ‘will be scrutinized’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that new firms wishing to gain defined benefit (DB) transfer permissions will be scrutinized.
Nick Flynn: Will FCA Consumer Duty rules finally fix OMO?
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Enter now: Gold Standard Awards 2021 open for DFMs and financial advisers
Enter now: Gold Standard Awards 2021 open for DFMs and financial advisers
FCA confirms commitment to reducing pension transfer times
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed reducing transfer times remains a key priority as it continues to back the Star Initiative and encourage all firms in the pensions sector to take part.
Guaranteed returns and 26 complaints: A cold calling campaign that saw £870k in poorly...
Corporate finance and adviser firm Alexander David Securities Limited (ADSL) has been found responsible in relation to more than £874,000-worth of unsuitable pension transfers in 26 separate and public decision notices published by the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Rachel Vahey: The inter-connectedness of all things pension
Rachel Vahey looks at the inter-connectedness of all things pension in her latest article for RP
TPR and FCA join forces to improve pension saving outcomes
The FCA and TPR are asking the industry for feedback on how to improve customer decisions about pensions at key life points.
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