"Singing loudly over FSCS funding consultation"
In 1959, It’s Now or Never was a massive hit for Elvis Presley, selling more than 5m records and it is no exaggeration to say that it is now or never for you to have your say on how the FSCS is funded.
"The thorny issue of picking a finance body name"
In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare wrote the immortal line: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Smarter Consumer Communications: Removing ineffective disclosure requirements in our Handbook
In October last year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) produced policy statement PS16/23, ‘Smarter Consumer Communications: Removing ineffective disclosure requirements in our Handbook’, which outlined a number of changes it would be making surrounding communications.
Richard Nuttall: Enigma! Decoding the upcoming capital adequacy requirements
Although new changes to the capital adequacy rules do not take effect until 30 June, Richard Nuttall strongly recommends firms review their financial position at the earliest time possible in case action is needed.
"FCA needs to find a fairer way to fund the FSCS"
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for financial advisers or is it just another train heading towards us?
The real value of robo-advice to advisers
Although it has been just over two years since the UK financial services market began to discuss robo-advice with any seriousness, the term has fast become part of our shared vernacular.
FCA implements SMR principles to govern all firms
The FCA is already applying the SMR to major financial institutions, and anticipates extending them to smaller firms, including IFAs, in 2018.
Keeley Paddon: Pension scam cold-callers - we've got your number
For far too long, says Keeley Paddon, cold-callers and pension scams have been a blight on the pensions sector and it is good to see the authorities finally appear to be grasping the nettle
Make your 'happy' new year come true in 2017
Happy New Year? The question is, how happy and successful is 2017 really going to be for you?
A day in the life of your client
There are a lot of new companies coming to market looking to service your clients – most are getting it wrong, but they will disturb, so now is the time to look at how you could enhance what you currently offer.