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Most people have zero risk appetite, FSA finds
The majority of people have no risk appetite at all when it comes to investments, the latest research by the FSA shows.
FSA shuts down sale and rent-back market
The FSA has today published a report that shows most sale-and-rent-back transactions were either unaffordable or unsuitable and never should have been sold.
FSA takes action against UBS over rogue trades
The FSA and the Swiss regulator Finma is to commence enforcement action against UBS over losses allegedly caused by rogue trader Kweku Adoboli.
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New regulator to tighten financial promotion rules
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The Martin Wheatley effect
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UK to enter recession in 2012, warns Niesr
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Senior Tory presses for UK final say on Euro regulation
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Tisa to work on restrictive covenants pact post-Towry case
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Advisers face £30m annual FSCS levy, plus possible £40m interim levy
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FSA annual costs up by 16%, MAS budget doubles to £87m
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'Value for money' FCA
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Terry Smith lambasts Goodwin knighthood decision
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Single point for credit
Analysis
MM Profile: Karen Mccaffrey
JLT Wealth Management’s managing director believes even the aspects of the RDR that are generally viewed as negative can benefit independent advisers as common ground on charging and transparency increases the number of people likely to be seeking advice Interview by Rachael Adams
Can you be independent and run a Dif?
Concerns from the FSA are casting doubt on whether independent advisers will be able to offer distributor-influenced funds after the RDR.
The year of the paraplanner
The role of the paraplanner is going to be vital after the RDR, says Julie Hepworth, group regulatory manager at Perspective Financial Group
MM Profile: Deen Sanders
The chief professional officer of the Financial Planning Association of Australia launched a professional regulation suite that created a template for Australian financial planning and now he is looking to roll out a similar model worldwide Interview by Rachael Adams
Nic Cicutti: Sellers still need policing
Nic Cicutti says there have been many inadequate products that IFAs have filled their boots with in the past.
Alan Lakey: The careless use of language
The careless use of language is in danger of doing us all a disservice.
Nic Cicutti: Aifa is in a critical state
Nic Cicutti says time is fast running out for the trade body.
Alan Lakey: Time for a modest FOS complainant fee
If FOS worked within the confines of the law and a modest fee was used to dissuade opportunists, MoJ work on claims firms would not be needed.
Kim North: We need forward-looking regulation
Kim North says we need more astute regulation that does not act after the event.
Nick Cann
RDR offers chance to rebuild trust
With just over a year to go to the implementation of the RDR, there is still so much to do. Last week’s announcement of HSBC’s fine as a result of inappropriate advice provided by its subsidiary NHFA demonstrates why so much of this change is necessary. It also highlights the huge cultural change that some organisations and individuals have to go through to meet the challenges ahead.
