New analysis of FCA fines data by Financial Planning Today has revealed that the total sum of financial penalties imposed by the regulator in 2024 tripled compared to 2023.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published new proposals to provide ‘targeted’ support to millions of pension savers to help them avoid costly mistakes.

The FCA is proposing switching its fee for principal firms of appointed representatives (ARs) and introducer ARs (IARs) to a variable fee from a fixed one.