This eighth enforcement case brought by the FCA concludes its investigations into cum-ex trading. 

34% of advisers pointed to increased demand for advice and regulatory changes as major challenges. 

Campbell allegedly misappropriated funds from clients on numerous occasions. 

Over a third (35%) of IFAs regard tax changes as one of their biggest challenges – an 8 point increase since last year’s Autumn Budget.

Patrick Bamford, head of international business development at Qualis Credit Risk, believes a combination of lower rates and the potential for regulatory easing could boost first-time...

The Ombudsman says the move aims to encourage professional representatives to submit better-evidenced complaints.

The FCA is urging social media platforms to do more to proactively identify and prevent illegal financial promotions. 

The report concludes that naming and shaming is "not the way to regulate".

The APPG says it is disappointed with how the FCA responded to its November 2024 report. 

Quality of advice, high pressure selling, excessive fees and conditional selling are all on the FCA's radar.