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FOS may charge for case fees upfront

IFAonline | 12 Jan 2012 | 11:15

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is been urged to consider charging a case fee before the complaint has been resolved and closed, as part of a drive for better efficiency.

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Treasury begins review of response to financial crisis

The Treasury has begun a review of its response to the financial crisis and handling of the aftermath, focusing on its structure, management and resources.

IFAonline | 18 Oct 2011 | 08:09
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Market will support victims of future care provider collapses - LGA

The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned the government that people using personal budgets to fund their social care need more support and greater protection from provider failures.

Cover | 15 Sep 2011 | 12:54

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Treasury undercharged banks by £4bn - papers

An extra £4bn could have been extracted from the bailed out banks for their use of the government's toxic loans insurance scheme, the spending watchdog will say today.

IFAonline | 21 Dec 2010 | 08:15
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Treasury cannot show value of public sector pension cuts

The Treasury is unable to effectively demonstrate the value for money of changes to public sector pensions, the National Audit Office (NAO) warns.

IFAonline | 08 Dec 2010 | 10:30
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NHS cancer care improved, but could do better – National Audit Office

Improvements have been made in cancer care since 2007, however, lack of information on costs and outcomes inhibits improvements, according to an National Audit Office (NAO) report.

Cover | 18 Nov 2010 | 15:22
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FSA replacement to face greater scrutiny

The Consumer Protection and Markets Authority (CPMA), one of the bodies set to replace the FSA from 2013, will be subject to audit by the National Audit Office (NAO) under rules proposed by the Treasury today.

IFAonline | 26 Jul 2010 | 10:45

Market Views

Do you think the FSA gives value for money, or would Conservative plans to transfer its powers to the Bank of England be a reasonable course of action?

Cover | 01 Jan 2010 | 09:00
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Spending watchdog to investigate FSA

The Government's spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), is to investigate the FSA.

IFAonline | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:34

Market views

In light of the FSA’s proposed regulatory fee increases for IFAs, do you think that advisers should have more input with the regulator on rules affecting their business? Should they be represented on the board?

Cover | 01 Apr 2009 | 09:00
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Deficiency notices back in the mailbox

The Inland Revenue has renewed efforts to issue deficiency notices and update people on their entitlement to a full state pension through payment of National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

IFAonline | 17 Jan 2005 | 08:00

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