Scam Warning: Don’t fall foul of fraudsters impersonating the FCA
Recently, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warned that there have been 4,465 reports of fake FCA scams to the regulator’s consumer helpline already this year with 480 victims were duped into sending money to the fraudster.
UKGI Group Appoints Jill Hambley to Lead Unified Consultancy and Learning Division
Strategic move aligns UKGI’s consultancy and learning businesses under one leadership structure to drive growth and innovation. UKGI Group bring together the Group’s consultancy and learning businesses under one management structure, with Jill Hambley…
FCA publishes an AI update and outlines its approach to AI
The FCA has published a web page and an AI Update document outlining how it wants to support the safe and responsible adoption of AI in UK financial markets. It has also published a Feedback Statement in response to the feedback it received to its April 2025…
Premium Finance – the FCA Market Study interim report and the Supreme Court judgment
When the FCA launched its market study in relation to premium finance in home and motor insurance, it was concerned that premium finance did not offer fair value to customers and that competition may not be functioning effectively. In its update paper, the FCA…
Information Commissioner’s Office launches Consultations for Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
In response to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) coming into force, the ICO has launched public consultations to help shape final guidance about amendments to the Act. The Consultations relate to guidance about a new lawful basis for data processing…
FOS publishes a Consultation on introducing differentiated case fees
FOS has announced the publication of a Consultation about evolving its funding model, in essence by introducing differentiated case fees. The proposal would see businesses pay less for complaints which are resolved earlier in the investigation process. FOS…