Regulation & Compliance
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The Mills Review is a growth memo for advisers, not a threat
Among the advisers I speak to, the main reaction to the FCA’s Mills Review, has been unease, says Stuart Breyer, CEO, mallowstreet. At first glance, a 147-page…
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FCA Consumer Duty review flags vulnerability gap firms aren’t closing: Oxford Risk’s Greg B. Davies comments
The FCA published a review this morning on how firms are designing, monitoring and distributing products under Consumer Duty. One particular finding is notable: that several firms…
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FCA reveals banks told to improve access to basic accounts
People struggling should find it easier to access basic bank accounts, after nine banks committed to improving widespread poor practice identified by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in statement announced by the regulator today and detailed…
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Industry reacts as FCA publishes Mills Review into impact of AI on retail financial services
The FCA says that its review sets out how AI could reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by…
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FCA sets landmark crypto rules to cement the UK’s place as a global hub
Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). All firms must meet financial resilience requirements including capital…
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Alarming drop in confidence over non-financial misconduct detection as regulatory pressure mounts
New data from Smarsh, the global leader in communications data and intelligence, reveals a growing gap between financial services firms’ commitment to tackling…
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Beyond annual reviews: Oxford Risk comment on the case for dynamic suitability
Much of the commentary around CP26/10, the FCA’s consultation on simplifying pensions and investment advice rules, has focused on the “death of…
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Legal insight | Why are pre-nups more complex where clients operate across different jurisdictions?
Natasha Grande, co-founder and partner at specialist family law firm G&G Law, examines why pre-nuptial agreements become far more complex when clients…
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Aviva receives FCA approval to deliver targeted support
Aviva has received regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide targeted support to its customers. This marks an important…
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Simpler climate reporting rules could save firms £20m annually
Investment firms could save around £20m a year under new proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to simplify climate reporting for investment products. The…
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