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UK advisers sound alarm on rising compliance strain and push for smarter rules
New research by Unbiased Pro, the UK’s leading financial advice platform – trusted by over 27,000 vetted advisers and driving £37 billion in…
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Banks need to help ‘break the spell’ of romance scams
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found examples of banks going to significant lengths to protect those at risk of romance fraud. But…
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TISA welcomes SMCR reform proposals to reduce regulatory burden and recommends further practical improvements
The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) has welcomed the proposed reforms to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) set out by…
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Regulatory outlook: the case for a ‘Pension Tax Lock’ and what the state pension age review could mean for future pensioners
Key regulatory and legislative developments are set to impact the UK personal finance, pensions, and financial planning sector this October. AJ Bell’s…
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PIMFA responds to HMT’s Financial Ombudsman consultation
PIMFA has today issued its response to HM Treasury’s consultation on the review of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). PIMFA supports the reforms’…
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Consumer Duty two years on: Consumer understanding outcome drives creative thinking | Chris Jones, Dynamic Planner
Two years after its introduction, Consumer Duty continues to reshape how firms engage with clients. In this instalment, Dynamic Planner’s Chris Jones…
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TISA urges HM Treasury to address missed opportunities in Money Laundering Regulations reform
The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) has today urged HM Treasury not to miss key opportunities in its draft reforms to the…
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7,860 firms deauthorised from the FCA register in 2025
New research from ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), the leading provider of data and insights to the global financial services industry, has…
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How the failure to prevent fraud offence brings fresh compliance risk to the UK’s financial advice | Ted Datta, Moody’s
In this piece from Moody’s, Ted explains how the UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) law extends liability to advisers, planners,…
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First court appearance for three ‘finfluencers’ charged in FCA-led global crackdown on illegal promotions
Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, each individually charged with an offence relating to their…
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FCA: Proposed contactless changes could increase convenience for consumers
People could benefit from the convenience of contactless payment when making larger payments, under proposals being consulted on by the Financial Conduct…
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Price and value two years on from Consumer Duty | Chris Jones, Dynamic Planner
Consumer Duty landed two years ago this summer, and its impact is now becoming clear, both in the evolution of culture and…
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The key impacts of Consumer Duty so far and what advisors can expect next | Stuart O’Sullivan, Protiviti UK
Consumer Duty has just passed its second birthday. How do we as an industry reflect on this regulation? Is Consumer Duty about…
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The Society of Pension Professionals back FCA targeted support plans for pensions but recommend improvements
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) have responded to the latest FCA consultation, “Supporting consumers’ pensions and investment decisions: proposals for targeted support”. Although supportive…
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FCA seeks boost to workplace savings to help people navigate their financial lives
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported this morning that it is providing clarity around workplace savings schemes so employers and savings…
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Almost 5,000 fake Financial Conduct Authority scam reports in first six months of 2025, financial regulator warns
Consumers are being warned of fraudsters impersonating the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the regulator revealed it has received almost 5,000 fake…
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Compliance expert debunks wave of emerging myths following Leeds Reforms announcement
Following Rachel Reeves’ recent announcement of the Leeds Reforms, one financial compliance expert has warned financial services businesses not to misunderstand key…
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Leeds Reforms: compliance expert debunks wave of emerging myths
Following Rachel Reeves’ recent announcement of the Leeds Reforms, one financial compliance expert has warned financial services businesses not to misunderstand key…
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Financial Ombudsman Service consults on changes to its case fees
The Financial Ombudsman Service is consulting on changing its case fee structure which would see businesses pay less for complaints which are…
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Financial Ombudsman Service sees a fall in case levels – with complaints at their lowest level for more than a year
Financial complaints needing intervention by the Financial Ombudsman Service have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, according to new…
