Regulation and Compliance
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FCA and PSR Boards appoint new members to decision-making committees
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) Boards have appointed two new Deputy Chairs – Margaret Obi and Edward…
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FCA: ‘Help is available for those who need it’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reminded borrowers they can get help from their lenders if they are struggling to keep up…
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FCA censures Lighthouse Advisory Services Limited for serious failings in relation to the British Steel Pension Scheme and £23m paid out in redress
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has censured Lighthouse Advisory Services Limited (Lighthouse) for the unsuitable advice given during the period 1 April…
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Aegon launches three guides highlighting how advisers are responding to the Consumer Duty
Aegon launches three guides highlighting how advisers are responding to the Consumer Duty As part of its commitment to working closely with…
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Consumer Duty: Financial firms need compelling evidence of compliance
With less than 90 days to go until the FCA’s Consumer Duty comes into effect on 31 July 2023, Oliver Sharland, managing…
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FCA warns of impending Consumer Duty deadline
With fewer than 90 days to go until the start of the Consumer Duty the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged firms…
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Uncovering advisers’ attitudes to personal compliance – part two: IFA Magazine readers’ survey finds 70% of respondents worry about the risks of non-compliance
To better comprehend how financial advice professionals understand the detail of personal compliance and how this plays out within the advice business,…
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Government to ban cold calling on all financial products – AJ Bell
Reports this morning suggest the government is to ban cold calls on all financial products as part of a crackdown on scams.…
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Standard Life comments on reports that the government is set to ban cold calling on all financial products
Dean Butler, Managing Director for Customer at Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has commented on reports that the government is set…
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Financial watchdog to simplify rules to help encourage companies to list in the UK
The Financial Conduct Authority proposes to reform and streamline the listing rules in the UK to help attract a wider range of…

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