Regulation and Compliance
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FCA releases annual report – with improved performance set to help UK finance sector thrive
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Annual Report, which shows significant improvements in its authorisations service. Recognising the vital role that…
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Over 1,000 UK funds in race to comply with 2 December deadline for SDR says FE fundinfo
New research from FE fundinfo has revealed the scale of the challenge facing the investment industry to comply with the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure…
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FCA sets out steps to improve access to bank accounts
In a new report, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) encourages account providers to do more to support those who want a bank…
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FOS reports fraud and scam complaints reach highest level ever
Fraud and scam complaints are at their highest ever quarterly level, data released by the Financial Ombudsman Service revealed today. In the…
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New FOS data reveals 70% jump in financial complaints
Complaints about financial products have increased by 70% in the past 12 months when compared to the equivalent figure from last year,…
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FCA announces work into pure protection market – and reaction
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) intends to launch a market study into how pure protection insurance products are sold following concerns that…
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Five ways to conduct a good sludge audit and why Consumer Duty makes it vital
We’ve been helping firms assess whether their products, journeys, and communications ‘exploit’ consumer biases, emotions, and vulnerabilities, writes Tim Hogg, director at…
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Resilience and Risk: How UK Banks Are Bracing for the Next Financial Shock
In August 2024, the Bank of England released its second Resolvability Assessment Framework (RAF) report, examining how prepared the UK’s largest banks…
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FCA to turn Consumer Duty on itself in regulatory rules review
The FCA has launched a ‘call for input’ on its own rules with the aim of reducing paperwork and supporting economic growth…
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Financial regulator seeks to reduce burdens on firms and support growth
The rules governing financial services could be streamlined to reduce burdens on businesses, following a review launched by the Financial Conduct Authority…
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