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FCA working on ‘global sandbox’ plans

The FCA, alongside 11 financial regulators and related organisations, has today announced the creation of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN), building on the regulator’s proposal to create a ‘global sandbox’.

‘Landmark’ ruling gives hope to pension scam victims

Royal London’s Steve Webb has hailed a new ruling by the Pensions Ombudsman as a "landmark" which offers new hope for victims of pension scams.

TPR adds new members to determine master trust authorisation

The Pension Regulator’s (TPR) Determinations Panel has recruited five members, as it prepares to rule on master trust authorisation applications.

Aviva adviser platform boosts assets by 11%

Sipp provider Aviva’s adviser platform boosted assets under management by 11% in the first half of this year.

FCA bans IFA firm CEO as FSCS faces £106m bill

The Upper Tribunal has upheld an FCA decision to fine and ban Alistair Burns, chief executive of advice firm TailorMade Independent Limited, as it was confirmed that the FSCS compensation bill for his failed business could hit £106.5m.

Pensions and Financial Planning income boost for Walker Crips

Income from Financial Planning, wealth management and pensions saw an increase at Walker Crips according to its latest set of figures for the year ended 31 March.