Regulatory Updates

FCA publishes Insurance multi-firm review of outcomes monitoring under the Consumer Duty

28 Jun 2024 - In The News

The FCA has published the details of a multi-firm review it carried out in December 2023 amongst twenty large insurance firms, including general insurers, life insurers, insurance intermediaries and regulated third-party outsourcers which service insurers. In…

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FCA publishes information for Principals with overseas Appointed Representatives

28 Jun 2024 - In The News

The FCA has published a page for Principal firms with Overseas Appointed Representatives (OARs). The information covers additional challenges that Principals may face, and outlines expectations and practical considerations for overseeing OARs. Feedback to…

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FOS announces the continuation of and changes to the proactive settlement scheme

17 Jun 2024 - In The News

The FOS proactive settlement scheme currently gives financial businesses the opportunity to resolve a complaint early in the FOS process. Over the past couple of years FOS has trialled this new scheme to help financial businesses and their customers resolve…

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FCA publishes its wider implications framework Annual Report 2023/24

17 Jun 2024 - In The News

The FCA has updated its Wider Implications Framework web page to include the 2023/34 Annual Report, the second Annual Report published by the members of the Framework since the Framework was launched in 2022. It covers the period 1st January 2023 to 31st…

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FCA publishes observations and insights on building operational resilience

5 Jun 2024 - In The News

The FCA has published a new webpage setting out observations and insights on the preparations firms have made towards complying with PS21/3: Building operational resilience. The FCA has asked firms to ensure they are ready to comply with the rules on…

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FCA includes significant vulnerability commentary in a Decision Notice

5 Jun 2024 - In The News

The FCA has fined HSBC UK Bank plc, HSBC Bank plc and Marks and Spencer Financial Services plc (HSBC) almost £6.3m, which would have been almost £9m but for HSBC’s agreement to resolve the matter, for failures in its treatment of customers who were in arrears…

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