IA comments on the FCA's consultation on broadening access to financial advice for mainstream investments
Commenting on the FCA's consultation on broadening access to financial advice for mainstream investments, Jonathan Lipkin, Director of Policy, Strategy and Innovation at the Investment Association, said:
“The opportunity to invest for the future should be available to millions more British people. We’ve been advocating to make it easier to access affordable financial products and services and today’s FCA announcement on financial advice is an important step in the right direction. We look forward to working with the regulator and other stakeholders on a holistic review of advice that ensures consumers feel empowered, while still offering high levels of protection.”
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