Hargreave Hale disputes FCA competition breach decision
Watchdog finds three asset management groups infringed competition law over IPO and placing in 2015
Regulation
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Will investors call time on ‘fast fashion’?
Investors are becoming increasingly concerned by looming regulations and shifting public opinion
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Family crime groups wreaking havoc with pension scams
Criminal investigations involving regulators, government agencies and police forces are ongoing
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‘It’s happening again’: UK property funds adjust pricing ahead of Brexit
Industry argues it can handle worst outflows since referendum aftermath
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Mifid II finds cheerleaders among ‘over-brokered’ industry
‘Small companies do not have a divine right to be covered’
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Only 25% of people seek regulated advice for Sipps
FCA vows to review advisers selling risky investments
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Investment fraudster sentenced for currency trading scam
Manraj Virdee promised some investors guaranteed returns of up to 100%
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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
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FCA to force fund groups to justify benchmarks
Asset managers must use ‘consumer friendly’ language in setting out objectives
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Advisers to push MPs on access to retail clients post Brexit
Pimfa chief says transition period is more critical than the deal
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FCA urged to step up on enforcement as ESG deemed material
Explicit reference to ESG in revised UK Stewardship Code a win for campaigners
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FCA ‘non-advised’ drawdown plans get lukewarm response
Commentators cite potential issues including confusion over advice and complexity
