Regulation and Compliance
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PIMFA warns of ‘halo effect’ from FCA marketing rules for crypto-assets
PIMFA, the trade association for wealth management, investment services and the personal investment and financial advice industry, has raised concerns about the…
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FCA cracks down on crypto promoters as it reveals 10% of people risk losing their money – Quilter reaction
Following the FCA’s press release on the new rules for marketing cryptoassets, Rio Stedford, financial planning expert at Quilter has commented. He said:“Cryptocurrency ownership…
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FCA introduces tough new rules for marketing cryptoassets
Those marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers will need to introduce a cooling-off period for first time investors from 8 October 2023, under…
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Uncovering advisers’ attitudes to personal compliance
As the FCA’s Consumer Duty deadline approaches, IFA Magazine’s recent reader survey carried out in conjunction with specialist T&C and People Compliance…
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Half advisers believe FCA should recommend different investment approaches for decumulation and accumulation, finds Copia
A poll of advisers by Copia Capital Management [Copia] reveals that more than half (52%) believe the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review…
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£41bn of vulnerable customers’ money attached to poor outcomes from financial services providers
More than half of the UK population (56%) have applied for a financial product online in the last 12 months. And of…
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Bitcoin rises as first global approach to regulating crypto assets put forward
Bitcoin rises as first global approach to regulating crypto assets put forward · The International Organization of Securities Commissions which regulate financial markets…
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FCA proposals to align rules for fund managers and discretionary investment managers pose material threat, says PIMFA
PIMFA, the trade association for the wealth management, investment services and financial advice sector, has raised serious concerns about the Financial Conduct…
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Consumer Duty Alliance Tech Forum announce more details of support available to advice professionals
Ian McKenna, Chair of the Consumer Duty Alliance Technology Forum, has announced today how the group will initially operate and how meetings…
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Bold Insight launches its Check UX Consumer Duty service to aid financial institutions in complying with new FCA rules
Leading user experience (“UX”) and human factors research agency, Bold Insight, has launched its Check UX: Consumer Duty service to fintech companies and financial…
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