U.K. regulator's proposals consider operational, conduct standards for emerging sector
Conduct standards, suitability requirements revised
Regulator's research details how online design can hurt, and help, investors
Regulator proposes first update to conflict compliance in over 20 years
Research "showed a statistically significant association" between sales pressure and recommendations not in client interests
Wide range of proposals, from market structure to broker conflict issues, dropped
Binding authority for investor dispute resolution body OBSI should be priority, investor advocacy group says
Initiative addresses rise of finfluencers, digital engagement, social trading
U.K. regulator's review IDs weaknesses in high-risk product sales, conflicts and conduct standards
Firms would be restricted from providing lending products to retail investors