AJ Bell chief warns FCA about dangers of investment pathways reforms

Could lead to claims from 'ambulance-chasing lawyers'

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AJ Bell chief executive Andy Bell has warned the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that the proposed investment pathways reform could make savers think they have been advised when they have not, leading to a barrage of claims from ambulance-chasing lawyers.

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