By Jean-Baptiste Andrieux The Financial Conduct Authority’s new Consumer Duty has been an important cornerstone in terms of regulation this year. It is something Money Marketing explored in depth in the cover feature of its October edition. Until now, the Consumer Duty has not convinced everyone in the industry. Andy Bell described it as “a charter for ambulance chasers”. This year also saw...Read More

By Michael Klimes Advisers have the regulator they deserve and cannot blame the Financial Conduct Authority for their problems. The fact of the matter is there are still too many advisers who are not up to the task according to Investment Quorum chief executive Petronella West. She was a guest on the last episode of Langcat’s HomeGames podcast...Read More

By Jean-Baptiste Andrieux At least 25 firms issuing mini-bonds have collapsed since 2018 according to data from the Financial Conduct Authority. This is what a Freedom of Information request submitted to the FCA by Money Marketing reveals. Yet, the FCA does not routinely collect data from firms on their issuing of mini-bonds as it is not a regulated...Read More