Regulatory Updates

SFO charges London insurance broker firm with failing to prevent bribery

17 Apr 2025 - In The News

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has accused a UK insurance broker of failing to prevent international bribery in Ecuador. Representatives of United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIBL) have been ordered to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 7th May to…

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ICO fines law firm £60,000 for data system security weaknesses

16 Apr 2025 - In The News

The Information Commissioner's Office has fined DPP Law Ltd (DPP) £60,000, following a cyber attack that led to highly sensitive and confidential personal information being published on the dark web. The firm failed to put sufficient measures in place to…

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FCA consumer support outcome review report

15 Apr 2025 - Hot TopICS

The FCA has published a ‘good practice and areas for improvement’ report in relation to its review of firms’ approaches to the consumer support outcome of the Consumer Duty. The consumer support outcome is one of the four key outcomes of the Duty. It should…

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FCA publishes a further bereavement and power of attorney vulnerability report

12 Apr 2025 - Regulatory Updates

In a further review of how firms approach the treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances that involve bereavement and Powers of Attorney (PoA), the FCA has looked at how banks and building societies deal with customers in these circumstances. This…

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FCA publishes its 2025/26 regulated fees and levies proposals

8 Apr 2025 - Regulatory Updates

The FCA has published its Consultation Paper, CP25/7, with its 2025/26 fees and levies proposals, which include the proposed levels of fees and levies, amending the FEES manual to align with the Money Laundering Regulations, and some minor amendments to…

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CMA publishes a raft of guidance in relation to consumer law oversight

7 Apr 2025 - In The News

The CMA has published a raft of new web pages and guidance documents in relation to the impact of the new consumer protection regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC), most of which came into force on 6th April 2025. The…

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