Regulation
Family crime groups wreaking havoc with pension scams
Criminal investigations involving regulators, government agencies and police forces are ongoing
Alternatives | 12 Feb 19
‘It’s happening again’: UK property funds adjust pricing ahead of Brexit
Industry argues it can handle worst outflows since referendum aftermath
PA Analysis | 11 Feb 19
Mifid II finds cheerleaders among ‘over-brokered’ industry
‘Small companies do not have a divine right to be covered’
Only 25% of people seek regulated advice for Sipps
FCA vows to review advisers selling risky investments
Investment fraudster sentenced for currency trading scam
Manraj Virdee promised some investors guaranteed returns of up to 100%
Ex-Newton manager hit with FCA fine following ‘last minute brinkmanship’
Paul Stephany contacted rival funds to squeeze UK small-caps trying to raise cash
FCA to force fund groups to justify benchmarks
Asset managers must use ‘consumer friendly’ language in setting out objectives
Advisers to push MPs on access to retail clients post Brexit
Pimfa chief says transition period is more critical than the deal
Investment | 30 Jan 19
FCA urged to step up on enforcement as ESG deemed material
Explicit reference to ESG in revised UK Stewardship Code a win for campaigners
Investment | 28 Jan 19
FCA ‘non-advised’ drawdown plans get lukewarm response
Commentators cite potential issues including confusion over advice and complexity
