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IFAonline | 03 Feb 2012 | 13:30

The pick of this week's articles on IFAonline...

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'Sorry' Sants says he never wanted top job

Hector Sants, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), said yesterday he was "talked into" applying for the most senior post at the regulator as he apologised for the failure of RBS.

IFAonline | 31 Jan 2012 | 07:40
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Fit to fly and safe to eat, so why not good to buy?

Derek Bradley, CEO of PanaceaIFA.com, laments the FSA’s decision not to pre-approve financial products.

Professional Adviser | 26 Jan 2012 | 08:00

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The most memorable industry spats of 2011

The financial services industry is awash with contentious issues and also has its fair share of big personalities with strong opinions – a toxic cocktail often fuelling debate and disagreement.

IFAonline | 23 Dec 2011 | 10:30
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The good, the bad and the ugly: A year in review

It’s been another busy (and in some instances raucous) year in financial services. While it’s been a positive 12 months in many respects for advisers, the regulator has again come in for criticism...

Professional Adviser | 22 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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FSA to force banks to display consumer protection info

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will force banks, building societies and credit unions to prominently display information to customers about the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

IFAonline | 14 Dec 2011 | 09:24
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Hector Sants to meet Occupy London protesters

Hector Sants, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), will meet with Occupy London protesters in a private session on Wednesday.

IFAonline | 07 Dec 2011 | 07:00
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FSA promises to educate public on RDR

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) said it intends to roll out a 'consumer communications plan' to help ensure the public is aware of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and its impact on the delivery of financial advice.

IFAonline | 05 Nov 2011 | 00:00
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IFAonline | 04 Nov 2011 | 14:27
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Sants tells MPs: Industry thinks its responsibility ends at sale

Hector Sants, chief executive of the outgoing Financial Services Authority (FSA) has told MPs the industry holds the "flawed" belief its responsibility to consumers ends with providing product information at the point of sale, a situation the new regulator will look to correct.

IFAonline | 01 Nov 2011 | 14:24
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FCA chief: Mass mis-selling not possible under new regulator

Mass mis-selling on the scale of the payment protection insurance (PPI) debacle will not be possible under the Financial Services Authority's replacement, the man who will head up the body has said.

IFAonline | 01 Nov 2011 | 14:05
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Sants admits FSA accountability issues; says sorry for RDR response

Hector Sants, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has admitted accountability issues with parliament and apologised for ill-feeling caused by the FSA's refusal to delay the retail distribution review (RDR).

IFAonline | 01 Nov 2011 | 11:52
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FSA presses court for ‘urgent' decision on Arch Cru IFA judicial review

The Financial Services Authority has asked the High Court to make an "urgent" decision on whether a group of IFAs can judicially review the £54m Arch Cru investors payment scheme.

IFAonline | 21 Oct 2011 | 10:15

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