Regulation and Compliance
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The FCA’s five-year vision: an opportunity for firms to reimagine regulation, according to Bernadine Reese, Protiviti
Let’s be honest—when someone says “regulation”, many people in the industry can disengage. But for Bernadine Reese, Managing Director of the Risk…
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FCA cans SDR for portfolio managers as it recognises complexity
Gemma Woodward, head of responsible investment at Quilter Cheviot comments on the FCA’s notice it will not apply SDR to portfolio management…
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Majority of investment firms believe SDR has improved transparency and comparability of sustainable funds, despite implementation challenges
Four fifths (80%) of firms surveyed by the Investment Association believe SDR has successfully prevented misleading claims about sustainability products, despite fewer labelled funds…
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BW shares its perspective on the latest Annual Funding Statement from The Pensions Regulator
Barnett Waddingham (BW), the leading UK professional services consultancy, shares its perspective on the latest Annual Funding Statement from The Pensions Regulator.…
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TPR’s first AFS published under the new DB funding code sets expectations for focus on endgame planning
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) expects most schemes to shift their focus from deficit recovery to endgame planning, with the majority of defined…
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PR Funding Statement demonstrates strength of pension scheme funding
Trustees currently grappling with their first valuations under the new funding regulations may be curious to see the insights from this year’s…
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FCA refocuses transparency push amid industry backlash
On 12 March, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it would not proceed with its proposal to shift from an exceptional circumstances…
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Standard Life completes Sustainability Disclosure labelling implementation, investing close to £30billion via sustainability focused investment funds
Standard Life leads adviser marketplace by investing in labelled funds under SDR regime for its Future Advantage multi asset range, creating a…
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Deregulation and why it’s a delicate balancing act: analysis from RSM UK’s Gavin Sharpe
As calls for deregulation in financial services grow louder, financial advisers must navigate a shifting regulatory landscape. In this analysis, Gavin Sharpe,…
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FCA probes banks on bereavement and power of attorney policies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has highlighted that banks and building societies can improve how they treat customers affected by bereavement or…
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