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FCA decides to ban and fine director over unauthorised pension transfer advice

By Jack Gray

3/9/26

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a Decision Notice to ban former DPT Financial Solutions director and financial adviser, Daniel Thomas, from working in financial services and fine him £742,700 over unauthorised pension transfer advice

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