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Firms should take steps now as FCA publishes new non-financial misconduct rules, says RSM UK
As the FCA publishes new regulation on bullying and harassment in financial services firms, RSM UK says firms should take steps now…
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FCA clarifies expectations on bullying, harassment and violence to deepen trust in financial services
Serious bullying and harassment in financial firms qualify as misconduct, under rules confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Previously, it was…
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FCA’s new ‘targeted support’ proposals spark industry optimism for closing the advice gap| Industry leaders react positively to today’s news
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest consultation on “targeted support” has been met with broad industry approval, with many welcoming it as…
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FCA’s targeted support proposal could help millions left behind by the advice gap
Following today’s announcement of the FCA’s consultation paper on targeted support, Steven Levin, CEO of Quilter, has shared his detailed analysis on what this…
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FCA announces once-in-a-generation advice changes to help millions navigate their financial lives
Millions more people could get help navigating their financial lives with support on pensions and investments, under proposals announced today by the…
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FCA continues mortgage rule review to boost home ownership
First-time buyers, the self-employed and people borrowing into retirement could benefit from further possible changes to mortgage rules. The FCA is seeking…
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AdvisoryAI launches Colin: the AI checking all documents are compliant in minutes
AdvisoryAI, award-winning AI platform for financial advisers, continues to lead innovation in faster delivery of compliant financial advice, with the launch of…
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Dynamic Planner’s Advice 2025 survey finds 1 in 2 firms look to segment clients ahead of Advice Guidance Boundary Review outcome
Advice 2025, a new independent survey from Dynamic Planner, the UK’s leading digital advice platform, has found that ahead of the Advice…
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Oxford Risk analysis reveals advice suitability makes up 61% of new financial Ombudsman Service’s adviser complaints
Mis-selling and suitability of advice make up 61% of all new complaints about financial advisers to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), new…
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FSCS confirms 12 firms were declared in default in April and May 2025
FSCS has confirmed that the 12 firms below were declared in default in the last two months – which means they have…
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FCA appoints Sarah Pritchard as deputy chief executive to manage growing remit, support growth and drive reform
Sarah Pritchard has been appointed deputy chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new role has been created to…
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FCA to lift ban on crypto ETNs to support UK growth and competitiveness
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported that it is proposing to lift the ban on offering crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs)…
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FCA allows firms to experiment with AI alongside NVIDIA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced today that it will launch a Supercharged Sandbox to help firms experiment safely with AI…
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FCA leads international crackdown on illegal finfluencers – reaction
Regulators across the globe, led by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have joined forces to protect social media users from illegal financial…
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Expectations of trustees grow as the pension landscape transforms – TPR
A new strategy to drive up standards of trusteeship will be launched by TPR. In a keynote speech, Chief Executive Nausicaa Delfas said…
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Consultation on compensation interest levels launched by FOS
The Financial Ombudsman Service has today (4 June) opened a consultation on the interest rate applied to the compensation awarded to consumers. This is…
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AJ Bell shares regulatory outlook for June: targeted support on the horizon as FCA set to publish raft of updates
With plenty of regulatory updates expected over the coming month. AJ Bell director of public policy, Tom Selby, and head of public policy, Rachel Vahey, share…
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Spreading financial expertise: EFPA’s certified advisors in Europe now exceed 100,000
The European Financial Planning Association (EFPA) has surpassed 100,000 certified financial advisors across 13 countries, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates 25 years since its…
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No major shift in adviser platform priorities despite consumer duty
New analysis from Defaqto reveals that the core factors financial advisers prioritise when selecting platforms have remained largely unchanged since 2022 – despite the…
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Simplify Consulting comments on FCA streamlines complaints data reporting requirements for firms
Following the FCA’s announcement to streamline complaints data reporting requirements for firms, Dom House, Lead Consultant at Simplify Consulting, said: “The FCA complaints review announced today…
