The regulator had anticipated making a policy statement on the issue by the end of this year.
But a spokesman says: “Due to the extensive number of responses to the consultation we will not be publishing a policy statement until Q1 next year.”
The FSA has delayed its decision on whether life offices will continue to be able to pay misselling costs from inherited estates until the first quarter of next year.
The regulator had anticipated making a policy statement on the issue by the end of this year.
But a spokesman says: “Due to the extensive number of responses to the consultation we will not be publishing a policy statement until Q1 next year.”