FSA Proposes Tough Complex-Product Measures

The U.K.’s Financial Services Authority has proposed several measures relating to complex products including a ban on non-advised sales and raising the qualification requirements for advisers who deal in the products.

The U.K.’s Financial Services Authority has proposed several measures relating to complex products including a ban on non-advised sales and raising the qualification requirements for advisers who deal in the products. The FSA acknowledges that some of the proposals, such as product pre-approval, would tax its resources and limit investor access to more innovative products, but would also prevent problems now facing investors.

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