FCA: Concerns linger over adviser payments despite inducements ban

Regulator 'encouraged' by adviser firms' response but fears potential for bias remains in some firms

Scott Sinclair
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is generally "encouraged" by adviser firms' responses to its ban on inducements, though it fears some may still be receiving inappropriate payments, FCA director of policy David Geale has said.

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