‘Buyer beware’ no longer an excuse for banks, says Wheatley

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‘Buyer beware’ no longer an excuse for banks, says Wheatley

Banks will no longer be able to offer the ‘buyer beware’ defence when selling complex financial products to consumers, said Financial Conduct Authority managing director Martin Wheatley on Wednesday as he signalled a shift in UK regulation towards putting responsibility with sellers.

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