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Alcohol Awareness Week (3-9 July 2023)
Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 3-9 July. The national event, organised by Alcohol Change UK raises awareness about the potentially damaging effects of drinking too much. The theme for this year’s event is the true cost of alcohol - this can mean health costs, financial worries, relationship breakdowns and family...
One month to go for the Consumer Duty – are you ready?
From the 31st July 2023, the Consumer Duty comes into force for new and existing products and services that are open for sale or renewal. Use the questions below to make sure you're prepared. The FCA issued a Podcast on Outcomes testing, results of the Consumer Duty Survey and also 10...
Exhibiting at the Broker Investment Group Conference 27th June 2023
We are exhibiting at the Broker Investment Group Conference on 27th June 2023 at the luxurious Carden Park in Cheshire. This captivating event features distinguished keynote speakers sharing their expertise on the critical subject of “Partnering for Success”. There is also the opportunity to engage with industry professionals and exchange knowledge with...
June 2023 is Pride Month!
June is Pride Month in the UK, so expect to see a wide range of events, parades, marches, and discussions taking place providing opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to make their voices heard.Our very own Adrian Golifer, joint Diversity Coordinator of the Insurance Institute of Manchester:explains what...
“Do the right thing” – FCA publishes speech by Therese Chambers (Joint Executive Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight at the FCA)
Published 1st June 2023 Speech by Therese Chambers, Joint Executive Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight at the FCA, delivered at the City & Financial FCA Investigations and Enforcement Summit.
Highlights
Doing the right thing as part of your day job is easy in financial services and far more rewarding in the...
Insurance Charities Awareness Week
Dates for the diary: 19th to 23rd June 2023 Each year the Insurance Charities supports hundreds of insurance employees and their families in times of need. If can transform lives for the better and provide and essential lifeline for as long as it's needed. It is the only charity in the...
Supporting Mummy’s Star
Mummy’s Star is the only charity in the UK and Ireland dedicated to women and birthing people diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or within 12 months of giving birth, and their families. Their mission is to provide cancer support to every family facing this traumatic situation. They act as an advocacy...
FCA publish – Financial Lives January 2023: Consumer experience of the rising cost of living.
Published 17th May 2023! We are providing selected statistics in this research note from our Financial Lives cost of living (Jan 2023) recontact survey, to give an insight into the financial situation UK adults experienced over the 6 months to January 2023. Not the full financial lives survey - this is expected...
FCA outlines where improvements are needed in ESG benchmarks
In September 2022, the FCA sent a portfolio letter to benchmark administrators where they highlighted the risk of poor disclosures for ESG benchmarks. High quality ESG benchmarks are important to support trust in the market for ESG products and the transition to a net zero...
Speech by Sheldon Mills at the recent ‘Countdown to Implementation of the Consumer Duty’ event 22 February 2023
Speech by Sheldon Mills, Executive Director, Consumers and Competition, delivered at the 'Countdown to Implementation of the Consumer Duty' event, hosted by Deloitte LLP. "Call of Duty: How putting customers front and centre will help industry innovate" Click here for further details...
The problems of under insurance in Personal Lines insurance products – 14th April 2023 3.00-4.00pm
We are delighted to have Alan Chandler present our next Insurance Infusion session on Friday 14th April 2023 (3-4pm) This is FREE of charge to our clients. The problems of under insurance in Personal Lines insurance products This webinar, delivered by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK,...
Random Act of Kindness (RAOK) Day on 17th February 2023
In our crazy, busy and scheduled worlds, we rarely take the time to slow down and reflect on how fortunate we are… Random Act of Kindness (RAOK) Day on 17th February 2023 provides just that opportunity This year we are collaborating as an Institute, and will have some volunteers, giving out bunches of daffodils...
