Regulation

Independent financial advisers as likely to claim as PPI claims management companies to the Financial Ombudsman Service

A new health and work assessment and advisory service is to be set up to encourage employers to fund around 110,000 health-related interventions, following the Budget's news of health intervention tax relief.

Tax relief for businesses for health interventions is a great start, says Unum's John Letizia, but we should push for more

The Financial Ombudsman Service has raised concern about non-insurance products that look like PPI, amid many complaints confusing similar product types.

Insurers need to weigh up the risk of alienating IFAs after apparent increase in interaction with end customers post-RDR, Capita has warned.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed its approach to temporary product intervention and said the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) "will not hesitate" to use its powers.

The incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) may change rules introduced following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) sooner than planned if it identifies widespread non-compliance or any harmful unintended consequences.

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The head of the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has suggested the new body will adopt a less aggressive tone than its predecessor and will instead seek to "have a dialogue" with the companies and individuals it regulates.

The Chancellor's announcement of some tax relief on health-related interventions is welcome. But, at the same time, it also feel likes a missed opportunity.