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flag UK's FCA warns financial advice sector consolidation risks client harm due to debt, poor governance, and conflicts.

flag The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that consolidation in the financial advice sector poses risks due to excessive debt, weak governance, and conflicts of interest. flag A review found firms using debt to fund acquisitions, relying on regulated subsidiaries to service that debt, which could harm clients in insolvency. flag Concerns include inadequate stress testing, overreliance on goodwill, and conflicts from recommending group products. flag The FCA emphasized the need for stronger risk management, proper due diligence, and alignment with the Consumer Duty, urging firms to improve governance and oversight amid rapid growth.

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