Online Supervisor’s Training Course 31 August 2022 Huw ReynoldsCompliance We have developed an online training course to assist T&C supervisors demonstrate competence in their role. Read More
Appointed Representative regime changes 9 August 2022 Paul JayCompliance In our previous article following the issuance of FCA’s Policy Statement PS22/11, we covered the Regulator’s rationale for changes to […] Read More
Changes coming to the Appointed Representatives Regime – and soon! 9 August 2022 Paul JayCompliance FCA recently published Policy Statement (PS22/11) announcing some key changes to the Appointed Representatives (AR) regime, affecting both AR firms […] Read More
Financial Sanctions Checks 3 August 2022 Shirley McKenzieCompliance In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the FCA published information about the tranche of sanctions announced in relation to […] Read More
Product Governance multi-firm review by the FCA 29 July 2022 Michael SeniorCompliance The FCA conducted a multi-firm review to assess whether manufacturers of general insurance and pure protection products are undertaking the […] Read More
FCA delays Consumer Duty rules 27 July 2022 Shirley McKenzieCompliance The FCA has confirmed a delay to the introduction of Consumer Duty rules. The press release details are described in […] Read More
FG22/4 – FCA approach to compromise arrangements 13 July 2022 Paul JayCompliance The FCA has issued final guidance (FG22/4) for regulated firms entering into, or considering entering into compromise arrangements with creditors […] Read More
FCA Business Plan – 2022/23 6 July 2022 Michael SeniorCompliance The FCA recently published its Business Plan for 2022/23. The plan explains the programme of work for this year to […] Read More
New pension nudge rules 29 June 2022 Michael SeniorCompliance One of our clients recently received this note from a SIPP provider. “You may already be aware that […] Read More
Change to Firm Reference Numbers 29 June 2022 Lisa CrossCompliance The FCA has advised as follows: “We currently use six-digit Firm reference Numbers (FRNs) to uniquely identify firms, […] Read More