The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a 5-year strategy to transform the UK's financial landscape. The strategy focuses on becoming a smarter regulator, supporting economic growth, helping consumers navigate their financial lives, and fighting financial crime. Key leaders emphasize the importance of trust and efficiency in regulation, aiming to create...
The FCA has initiated a market study to evaluate the effectiveness of distributing pure protection insurance products, which provide financial support to families facing critical illness or death. The study will examine whether: the structure of commission encourages advisers to suggest switching that may not be beneficial for consumers premiums are...
We are delighted to announce that we are Associate members of BIBA and look forward to meeting our clients and other firms at the BIBA conference this year and future events. Let us know if you are going to BIBA... We can catch up and grab a coffee. We will be...
In March 2025, The FCA published findings from our review of firms’ treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances, as well as good practice and areas for improvement to support firms in delivering good outcomes for customers. The vulnerability review highlights the following key points: The review shows that some financial services...
