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This week’s news... condensed

IFAonline | 13 Apr 2012 | 09:59

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne
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Tenet: Government must review 'uncontrollable' cost of regulation

The government must conduct a full review of the 'uncontrollable' cost of regulation and the impact it is having on businesses, according to Tenet.

IFAonline | 13 Apr 2012 | 07:37
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Insurers warn of premiums hike as FSA fees climb

Insurers have warned of a fresh hike in premiums for millions of customers after the regulator hit the financial services industry with an inflation-busting 15.6% rise in annual fees.

IFAonline | 03 Feb 2012 | 16:15

Other regulatory fees articles

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AIFA says new FOS funding model a ‘better deal’ for advisers

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has hailed the increase in the ombudsman’s free case fee threshold as a positive move for IFA firms.

IFAonline | 06 Jan 2012 | 12:15
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Biba: Insurers and regulators must take more responsibility

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on insurers and regulators to take more responsibility for their products if they want them sold by non-professional brokers.

Cover | 07 Dec 2011 | 16:16
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FSA plans to share more fine cash with heavily-levied firms

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is proposing to change the way it shares surplus proceeds from enforcement fines so innocent firms in heavily-levied fee blocks reap more.

IFAonline | 28 Oct 2011 | 12:45
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Regulation could drive mutuals 'out of existence' - Exeter

Smaller mutual societies could disappear due to the increasing burden of regulatory costs, Exeter Family Friendly has warned.

Cover | 17 Oct 2011 | 15:21
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FSCS levy hits AWD Chase de Vere earnings

AWD Chase de Vere has reported reduced earnings for Q1, blaming the increasing cost of regulation.

IFAonline | 03 May 2011 | 13:15
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Brokers’ regulatory burden bigger than tax - BIBA

Regulation imposed by the FSA is a greater burden and competitive disadvantage on brokers than corporation tax, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has warned.

Cover | 19 Apr 2011 | 11:10
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BIBA raises "serious concerns" with new regulation plans

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has implored the Treasury to apply an “appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective approach” to regulating insurance brokers.

Cover | 14 Apr 2011 | 15:15
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Commodities in the spotlight

Industry experts discuss the commodities market and how ETFs and ETCs can efficiently tap this asset class

ETFM | 04 Feb 2010 | 10:52
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A year in the world of IFAs

My first year as a journalist on IFAonline has seen an influx of emails from readers expressing their thoughts – or more often their anger – about fees, claims management companies, the FSA and many other issues affecting their business.

IFAonline | 05 Sep 2006 | 17:00

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