The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to find out if it has applied its rules too demandingly in hindsight.
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Pensions Institute wants regulation of workplace advice
- Friday, 17 January 2014
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The Pensions Institute has criticised regulators for "a massive oversight" in failing to regulate workplace advice to employers.
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Wheatley: Poor regulation let industry move too far from consumers
- Wednesday, 10 July 2013
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Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, believes financial services "flew too close to the sun" during the boom years.
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Smaller advisory firms slam the FSA's handling of RDR
- Friday, 03 May 2013
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Firms affected by the RDR have strongly criticised the regulator's handling of the process and questioned whether the RDR will be beneficial.
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Firms want clearer regulation and communication from new regulator
- Friday, 03 May 2013
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Firms have told the Financial Conduct Authority they would like to see more focus on competition, clearer regulation and better communication.
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Behavioural economics to become key part of new FCA identity
- Thursday, 11 April 2013
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Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, believes behavioural economics will play a part in the FCA's new style of regulation.
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FCA examines how to improve redress letters to consumers
- Wednesday, 10 April 2013
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Redress letters should use bullet points to highlight important parts and be followed up with reminders in order to receive maximum response.
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Consumers unaware of possible impact of regulatory changes
- Thursday, 04 April 2013
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Standard Life Investments says consumers need to be aware that increased regulation could lead to adverse consequences.
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Over £1bn in fines levied by UK regulatory bodies since 2007
- Wednesday, 03 April 2013
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Research by Ernst & Young's Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services team has revealed that the total fines issued to UK firms and executives for fraudulent activity has exceeded £1billion in the past five years.
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FCA demands better customer service to restore trust in firms
- Wednesday, 13 March 2013
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Martin Wheatley, designate chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, believes good customer service needs to become the "bread and butter staple" of City firms.
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