by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was pleased to read the actions taken by the FSA in the following article. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/fsa-censures-ifa-firm-and-bans-director/1056129.article The FSA has had a history of inadequate action against individuals. I have made a Freedom of...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article about the Money Advice Service wanting to foster closer ties with Independent Financial Advisors is to be greatly welcomed. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/mas-we-can-work-with-ifas-to-fill-advice-gap/1058879.article People need to be...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The research conclusions in the following article are a worrying read for all Independent Financial Advisors http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/just-13-of-consumers-want-ongoing-fee-based-advice/1056524.article If just 13% of people are prepared to pay a fee...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was very pleased to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/martin-wheatley-industry-can-learn-from-ifas/1061470.article I am pleased by the respectful tone that the Financial Conduct Authority’s Chief Executive designate has towards...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I laughed when I read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/fsa-to-announce-cuts-in-adviser-firm-supervision/1058877.article I wonder if the FSA is acknowledging that Independent Financial Advisors even though they are the easy target are...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was pleased to read the following article which quote research completed by consumer protection campaigners Which? http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/which-calls-on-fca-to-clamp-down-on-bank-charges/1056586.article I have believed the concept of free banking...
