Trust Registration Service – update 14 September 2021 John BeggCompliance New rules, transposing the Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) into UK law took effect on 10 January 2020. One impact […] Read More
Use it … or lose it 15 June 2021 John BeggCompliance In its June quarterly consultation paper, the FCA announced proposals to make amendments to the Handbook relating to its powers […] Read More
FCA expectations – temporary long term absence 1 June 2021 Richard FosterCompliance Following consultation in CP20/23, which was published in December 2020, the FCA has made changes to the Handbook. […] Read More
FG21/4: Guidance for insolvency practitioners on how to approach regulated firms 18 May 2021 Paul CaineCompliance Following consultation in GC 20/05, the FCA has published finalised non-handbook guidance for insolvency practitioners (IPs) on how to approach […] Read More
Directory Persons: data submission deadline 24 March 2021 Huw ReynoldsCompliance The FCA has advised as follows. “As you will be aware, all firms with Directory Persons must have certified / […] Read More
New online fees portal 9 March 2021 Lisa CrossCompliance The FCA is launching a new online invoicing portal on 12 April 2021 for users to access their invoices and […] Read More
Directory Persons Data 9 March 2021 Steve BaileyCompliance The FCA has been writing to some firms recently with an ‘ACT NOW’ message, stating: “We are writing to you […] Read More
Publication of Directory Persons data 23 February 2021 Michael SeniorCompliance Another March reminder! Solo-regulated firms must submit their Directory Persons data via Connect by 31 March 2021. Submissions of 10 persons or […] Read More
Increasing the normal minimum pension age 23 February 2021 Richard FosterCompliance Consultation on increasing the NMPA to age 57 On 10 February 2021, and without much in the way of publicity, […] Read More