The FCA's five key tests for investment advice
Advice firms have raised fears over "systemic mis-selling" through simplified advice and said ongoing regulatory uncertainty has stifled market developments, according to the FCA.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has laid out for firms what it views as the differences between ‘information' and ‘investment advice' - and when information can be advice.
Former Apollo partner Tom McGrath has joined Caplain Capital to take the role of chief investment officer.
Zurich has overhauled its platform fee structure and announced a cut in its initial investment charge for all clients.
Tim May, chief executive of the Wealth Management Association (WMA), is to hand over the role to Liz Field later this year.
Ashcourt Rowan has posted a pre-tax loss of £2m for the year to 31 March but said it is "on the brink of realising potential value" after a return to profit in the second half.
Revenue at wealth manager and employee benefits business Mattioli Woods grew by a quarter in the past 12 months, latest figures show.
The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) has resulted in a small number of gatekeepers at financial adviser firms, investment platforms, discretionary and wealth managers steering more money into fewer, bigger funds, new research has suggested.
‘Holding onto mid caps does hurt, it is undeniable’