The FSPR is moving in directions we haven’t discussed
The industry has been watching the ups and downs of the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) like a hawk, and it seems we are finding the data somewhat less helpful than we anticipated.
Talking with the various stakeholders around the industry, the FSPR seems to be growing, not shrinking, as we anticipated.
However, this doesn't necessarily mean the naysayers were wrong - I've been vocal about the possible attrition of advisers too.
More to the point, we have seen and heard about many people leaving, we have providers closing and cleaning up agencies. Even...MORE»
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