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Ian McKenna: Are the providers ready for R-Day?
Ian McKenna starts a new series focusing on how life companies and platforms are preparing for the RDR
Q&A: What the Arch cru redress scheme means for firms
What is a consumer redress scheme?
New powers were given to the FSA in 2010 to create consumer redress schemes to deal with specific market failures. Under section 404 of the Financial Services and Markets Act the FSA can require firms to review their sales and, where relevant, pay redress.
The FSA can set up a consumer redress scheme where they believe there has been a widespread or regular failure by firms to comply with regulatory requirements. Schemes can also be set up where consumers have suffered or may suffer a loss which a court would remedy, and where the FSA believes such a scheme is appropriate to deliver redress.
The Arch cru redress scheme would be the first time the FSA has used these powers.
The big RDR charges shake-up
The way investments are sold to retail clients in the UK is going to radically change under the RDR.
How to make your child a pension millionaire
Last week we asked: 'how much do I need to save for a decent retirement?' Now we look at what it would take to set your children in clover.
How much do I need to save for a decent retirement?
A recent survey by The Lolly showed one in four people want a £20,000 income in retirement. We've found out how much you need to save to make this happen.
Money Matters: Tidying up for the tax year end
With just days before the end of the tax year on April 5, Paul Fisher, chartered financial planner with Barclays in Bristol, looks at effective planning for the 2011/12 tax year.
Abu Dhabi may buy government stake in RBS
The country's sovereign wealth fund could buy up to a third of the 82% government-owned bank, BBC reports
Google is forcing you to change your thinking. What impact will it have on IFAs' websites?
If you run a Search Engine Optimization business it is time to close it down and do something else. Google is about to change the game dramatically. But if you don’t run a SEO firm, you still have to change.
15 financial risks for investors and savers
The Financial Services Authority has warned about 15 risks that consumers face from financial services; ranging from buy-to-let fraud and mis-selling to greedy advisers and bad banks.
The truth about pensions: are your plans realistic?
A survey of Citywire Money readers reveals people have quite a good grasp on how much they need to save but may under-estimate when they can afford to retire.
HSBC, Stuart Gulliver and the rewards for failure
HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver is doing an okay job in the circumstances. But what if he wasn't? He'd still get paid £1.25 million.
HSBC bank has shown up its UK banking rivals with an apparently big rise in profits and welcome transparency about bonuses.
