http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-what-will-replace-consultancy-charging/1071059.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-what-will-replace-consultancy-charging/1071059.article Scrapping consultancy charging may seem logical to the DWP but it raises the problem of how else many advisers are supposed to get paid to help smaller firms deal with auto-enrolment.  Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fcas-approach-to-platform-advertising-is-a-mistake/1070391.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fcas-approach-to-platform-advertising-is-a-mistake/1070391.article Allowing advertising payments to platforms as long as they do not create any bias misunderstands what advertising does.  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-consultancy-charging-takes-another-hit/1069911.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-consultancy-charging-takes-another-hit/1069911.article HMRC has become the latest Government body to undermine consultancy charging. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-kiids-arent-alright/1069545.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-kiids-arent-alright/1069545.article Advisers could have easily predicted the results of last week’s FCA behavioural study. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:30 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-hmrcs-puzzling-haste-on-rebates/1068643.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-hmrcs-puzzling-haste-on-rebates/1068643.article The speed at which the new regime will be introduced has come as a surprise. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-provider-payments-undermine-adviser-efforts/1067961.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-provider-payments-undermine-adviser-efforts/1067961.article The FSA is expected to confirm a hardline approach to inducements in the coming weeks. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-join-us-in-helping-to-improve-provider-service-levels/1067536.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-join-us-in-helping-to-improve-provider-service-levels/1067536.article The pages of adviser newspapers and websites are regularly filled with complaints. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-standard-switches-off-trail-commission/1067148.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-standard-switches-off-trail-commission/1067148.article Standard will alienate advisers with is decision to stop trail payments Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-uncertain-future-for-bank-advice/1066320.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-uncertain-future-for-bank-advice/1066320.article The FSA is keen to keep bank advice quality high on its agenda. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:05 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-direct-action-against-the-claims-firms/1065447.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-direct-action-against-the-claims-firms/1065447.article Lloyds Banking Group has joined the growing clamour against claims firms inciting spurious claims. Fri, 8 Feb 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-time-to-bet-against-woodford/1065097.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-time-to-bet-against-woodford/1065097.article Not for the first time concerns have been raised about the size of Neil Woodford’s income funds. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-pension-reforms-show-ifas-were-right-to-be-wary-of-govt/1064686.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-pension-reforms-show-ifas-were-right-to-be-wary-of-govt/1064686.article Clients who remained contracted out based on the instincts and advice of their IFA look set to reap the rewards. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-taking-on-the-claims-firms/1063902.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-taking-on-the-claims-firms/1063902.article Strong action from advisers faced with fraudulent claims could be the most effective way of making firms think twice. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-is-the-fsa-being-too-optimistic-on-arch-cru-redress/1063483.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-is-the-fsa-being-too-optimistic-on-arch-cru-redress/1063483.article Is the FSA being over-optimistic in its assumptions? Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-struggle-towards-rdr-readiness/1063159.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-struggle-towards-rdr-readiness/1063159.article RDR problems continue to rise to the surface. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-consultancy-charging-shambles/1062727.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-consultancy-charging-shambles/1062727.article New rules should not discourage firms from taking advice. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fsas-handling-of-arch-cru-is-hard-to-swallow/1062284.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fsas-handling-of-arch-cru-is-hard-to-swallow/1062284.article Those with expensive lawyers can expect favourable treatment. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:15 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-we-need-a-more-accountable-regulator/1061856.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-we-need-a-more-accountable-regulator/1061856.article Concern that new regulators will be more powerful and less accountable. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fsa-pension-deficit-call-says-it-all/1060960.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fsa-pension-deficit-call-says-it-all/1060960.article The regulator’s decision reveals a great deal about its mindset. Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-adviser-charging-set-to-get-messy/1060564.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-adviser-charging-set-to-get-messy/1060564.article Last minute FSA letter highlights concerns over complicated AC regime. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 08:10 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-more-guidance-needed-on-vat-rules/1060076.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-more-guidance-needed-on-vat-rules/1060076.article Last week’s statement is welcome but further clarity is required. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-sign-up-to-our-free-cpd-centre/1059272.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-sign-up-to-our-free-cpd-centre/1059272.article The platform should allow you to spend more valuable time where it matters- with your clients. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:30 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-big-firms-should-not-be-allowed-to-circumvent-rdr/1058853.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-big-firms-should-not-be-allowed-to-circumvent-rdr/1058853.article The FSA deserves praise for the strong statement of intent evident in this week’s Dear CEO letter to insurers, networks and IFAs. Thu, 4 Oct 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mm-leader-costs-outweigh-the-gains-of-govts-pension-deposit-plans/1058447.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mm-leader-costs-outweigh-the-gains-of-govts-pension-deposit-plans/1058447.article On cue the political conference season kicked off with a financial services policy suggestion received with derision. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/investments/mm-leader-the-death-of-a-powerful-ifa-brand/1058072.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/investments/mm-leader-the-death-of-a-powerful-ifa-brand/1058072.article While the decision by Old Mutual to scrap the Skandia name has left many advisers scratching their heads. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-sales-incentive-crackdown-must-focus-on-senior-staff/1057708.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-sales-incentive-crackdown-must-focus-on-senior-staff/1057708.article The FSA crackdown on poor incentive schemes sees a welcome shift in regulatory focus to address a major systemic problem which has been ignored for too long. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-peers-need-to-fight-on-regulatory-accountability/1056260.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-peers-need-to-fight-on-regulatory-accountability/1056260.article The House of Lords may be the last chance for some much needed changes to the Financial Services Bill. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-fsas-unconvincing-arch-cru-arguments/1055886.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-the-fsas-unconvincing-arch-cru-arguments/1055886.article The redress scheme proposals appear to be a rushed and heavy handed response to political pressure Thu, 9 Aug 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fsa-wrong-to-reject-an-fscs-product-levy/1055531.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-fsa-wrong-to-reject-an-fscs-product-levy/1055531.article A brave, radical and forward-thinking regulator would be pushing the Government and Europe to introduce a product levy. Thu, 2 Aug 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-the-high-price-some-may-pay-on-charges/1055148.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-the-high-price-some-may-pay-on-charges/1055148.article To end unfair and simplistic media attacks the price is likely to be addressing skeletons in some cupboards. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-labours-irresponsible-scaremongering-on-charges/1054778.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/mm-leader-labours-irresponsible-scaremongering-on-charges/1054778.article Labour’s unhelpful contribution to the debate on pension charges both exposed a worrying lack of subject knowledge Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-could-the-fsa-have-done-more-on-honister/1054460.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-could-the-fsa-have-done-more-on-honister/1054460.article The FSA appears to have been slow to react. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-mas-must-come-under-foi-act/1053662.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-mas-must-come-under-foi-act/1053662.article It is worrying to hear the Government has no plans to inject some much needed transparency to the service. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-mas-must-prove-its-worth-to-mps/1053221.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-mas-must-prove-its-worth-to-mps/1053221.article It is rare to see MPs, consumer groups, industry bodies and journalists unite in the way they did last week. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:53 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/blogs/leader/mm-leader-single-tied-deals-and-servicing-small-pots/1052661.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/blogs/leader/mm-leader-single-tied-deals-and-servicing-small-pots/1052661.article Single-tie growth should be treated with caution, although new thinking is required over servicing small pots. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-legal-rethink-could-be-a-big-factor-for-advisers/1052311.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-legal-rethink-could-be-a-big-factor-for-advisers/1052311.article A Solicitors Regulation Authority consultation set to begin in July could have big implications for advisers. Thu, 31 May 2012 10:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-adviser-charging-is-still-a-major-concern/1051882.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-adviser-charging-is-still-a-major-concern/1051882.article It is worrying to see industry commentators raising significant concerns at this late stage. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/leader-overlap-bunging-up-the-rdr-works/1061364.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/leader-overlap-bunging-up-the-rdr-works/1061364.article Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-hmrc-needs-to-clear-up-vat-confusion/1059656.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/mm-leader-hmrc-needs-to-clear-up-vat-confusion/1059656.article Less than three months before the start of the RDR it is troubling to hear industry leaders calling for clarification on important charging rules. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-mas-must-stop-describing-its-service-as-advice/1056541.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/mm-leader-mas-must-stop-describing-its-service-as-advice/1056541.article Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00 GMT