FMA cancels advice firm’s FAP licence
The Financial Markets Authority has cancelled the Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence of Filcare Services Limited, one day after the release of its Financial Conduct Report.
The Financial Markets Authority has cancelled the Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence of Filcare Services Limited, one day after the release of its Financial Conduct Report.
Filcare Services Limited served around 1,800 clients, many from the Filipino migrant community.
The cancellation came after Filcare lost its distribution agreements with major insurers Fidelity Life and AIA...MORE»
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