FCA data – tackling harm to consumers
The FCA has published the latest data on its work to tackle harm in the consumer investments market between April […]
2021
Awareness of the new FCA rule changes of sustainability
You read it here first – probably! The FCA has finalised new rules around disclosure in relation to sustainability. […]
How accurate is the data your firm submits to the FCA?
The FCA set out in its Business Plan 21/22 how it is changing to improve performance and meet future challenges. […]
Platform switching – is a suitability report required?
Platforms play a big part in the investment process of most UK firms. According to Defaqto, 94% of advisers place […]
Strengthening Financial Promotions Rules
The riveting read that is the FCA’s 2021/22 Business Plan sets out their consumer priorities for the year ahead. One of these […]
FCA fee changes
The FCA has advised upcoming changes to authorisation application fees as follows: “On 24 January we’ll be simplifying […]
IFPR – are you ready?
The Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR) represents a significant upheaval to the rules around prudential requirements for “FCA investment firms”. […]
FCA consults on new fees for 2022/23
The FCA has published a consultation paper on proposed policy changes to the way its fees will be calculated from […]
New anti-scam rules for scheme trustees
The rights of pension scheme members to transfer, that were established in the Pensions Act 2015 are no longer absolute […]
Government Scrap Protected Pension Age Window
We previously issued a newsletter in February 2021, outlining government proposals to increase the Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) from […]