The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the FSA's consultation paper which sets out draft guidelines for providers on compensation for those who have been mis-sold mortgages. The ABI says the guidelines complement earlier advice given by the FSA Ombudsman and will be helpful to insurance companies dealing with complaints. It will provide a more detailed response to the consultation paper before the 17 January deadline.
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Investec calls up new mobile technology
However Lakey disagrees. He says: “The product literature is confusing. Not enough detail is provided regarding the charges, the reason for its offshore base and its dollar denomination.”Looking at the product overall, Chapman says: “To launch just another technology fund would have meant little press coverage. The marketing boys have therefore come up with this […]
FSA sets out guide to shortfall cash
Endowment holders will only receive compensation if they can prove they were missold a policy and lost out financially. Under guidelines issued for consultation by the FSA last week, compensation will be made on a “fair and consistent” basis but only if endowment policyholders can prove that they have lost out as a result of […]
All share index to beat FTSE 100 says M&G
Fund manager M&G says the all share index will outperform the FTSE 100 for the second year in a row. The fund manager says that since the beginning of 1999 the all share has returned 15 per cent compared to 9 per cent. Head of global analysis John Hatherly says: “During 2000, the FTSE has […]
mPower Europe buys out online IFA Sort
Sort.co.uk, the UK's only online IFA, has been bought out by mPower Europe. The subsidiary of US parent mPower plans to establish an online service providing virtual financial advice to companies. The takeover was announced by mPower Europe commercial director Ben Goss at the Sofa conference last week. In a debate with Aifa director general […]
Healthcare regulation amalgamation predicted for Gulf states
While Dubai is leading the way in terms of legislating for expat healthcare in the Gulf, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and others are watching and learning – that’s according to Jelf International’s director of international services, Doug Rice. He believes the pace of change in the Gulf states will continue and that some level of unified healthcare system will be introduced across the region.
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Amber Rudd to return as work and pensions secretary
Former home secretary Amber Rudd is set to return to the cabinet as work and pensions secretary, according to reports. The appointment follows the departure of Esther McVey yesterday over her refusal to back the government’s draft Brexit deal. According to reports, Rudd, a remainer, was offered the job after environment secretary Michael Gove spent […]
FCA writes to pension transfer introducer clients over legal action
The FCA has written to all former clients of Avacade Limited, an unregulated pension introducer, to inform them about its legal action against the firm and its directors. In November 2017 the FCA said it would start civil proceedings against Avacade Limited, now in liquidation, and its three directors Craig Lummis, Lee Lummis and Raymond […]
Fears protection commission disclosure will turn clients off advisers
As new disclosure rules bring the full extent of protection commissions into the spotlight, experts are asking if this will see clients ditch their advisers in favour of execution-only services. Under the Insurance Distribution Directive, from 1 October advisers have had to provide clients with information before a product sale about any commission received, which […]
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