Mon, 05th Jul 2021 10:25
July 5 (Reuters) - Britain's financial watchdog on Monday
confirmed rules funeral plan providers should follow from next
July, including a ban on cold calling, as it aims to raise
industry standards to ensure plans provide better value to
customers.
The Financial Conduct Authority said the providers must
start planning for the new regulatory regime or prepare to leave
the market in an orderly manner.
(Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru, editing by Louise
Heavens)
(Alliance News) - European equities made headway at Thursday's open, though the FTSE 100 underperformed due to share price falls for BT and Burberry.
(Correcting spelling of name of new De La Rue chair.)
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(Alliance News) - Dignity PLC's suitors will move to cancel the funeral services provider's London listing as a takeover bid is now unconditional.
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
