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Friday, 12 July 2024 10:51

Average salary at the FCA tops £71,000

The average salary at the FCA has risen by an average of 4.8% this year to £71,290, with some younger staff members receiving an 11.2% increase.

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Wednesday, 10 July 2024 10:44

FCA wants compulsory criminal background checks

The FCA is to consult on introducing compulsory criminal background checks on firm owners and controllers applying for authorisation from January 2025.

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The FCA has provisionally banned two financial advisers for “acting without integrity” in relation to SIPPs pensions advice involving £10m of investments.

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Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:01

FCA cuts delays in application approvals

The number of approved persons given the green light to work at appointed rep firms within three months of application has significantly improved in the latest quarter.

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The FCA has opened a consultation into new guidance to be added to its Perimeter Guidance Manual (PERG) as the much-delayed Pension Dashboards Programme continues to inch forwards.

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The Financial Conduct Authority has today written to the chief executives of financial advice firms asking them to review their retirement income advice processes. 

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The FCA is planning to open the door to millions of consumers receiving ‘financial guidance’ on their personal finances which stops short of regulated financial advice.

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Proposals from the FCA would require investment advisers to set aside a minimum of 28% of potential liabilities in advance to compensate investors if bad advice is given.

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Thursday, 16 November 2023 16:54

FCA secures Restraint Order against SSAS-linked firm

The FCA has secured a Restraint Order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 against collapsed Newcastle-based wealth manager WealthTek, a parent company to a SSAS and SIPP investments provider. 

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Thursday, 09 November 2023 10:09

FSCS levy forecast to soar to £415m next year

The total levy to pay for the cost of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme is set to soar by £145m from £270m this year to £415m in 2024/25.

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