FCA publishes Wider Implications Framework meeting minutes and log of live issues
The FCA has published the minutes of the latest Wider Implications Framework Executive Level Meeting, and an updated log of live Wider Implications issues as at the end of November 2024.
FOS receives more than 4,800 new cases from businesses
The Financial Ombudsman Service for small businesses has received more than 4,800 new cases from businesses so far this financial year. The data, which covers the period from the beginning of April to the end of November 2024, demonstrates the many challenges…
Premium Credit Limited confirms no changes to premium finance disclosures
Premium Credit Ltd (PCL) has written to insurance brokers saying that, following taking King’s Counsel advice, it will not be imposing any changes to existing customer journeys, and firms should not expect any changes from PCL’s perspective either. This…
FCA publishes updates to its Financial Crime Guide
The FCA has published a Policy Statement introducing changes to its Financial Crime Guide. Handbook Notice 124, sets out the specific sections in the Guide which have been updated. In summary, the updates to the Financial Crime Guide relate to sanctions,…
FCA calls for life insurers to improve bereavement claims handling times
As outlined in its Life insurance portfolio letter: insurance market priorities 2023-2025 from September 2023, the FCA has carried out work to understand how life insurers’ service delivery compares with their intended standards in relation specifically to…
HM Treasury publishes the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech
HM Treasury has published the details and a summary of the new Chancellor’s first Mansion House speech. The main focus of the speech is to enhance the UK’s international competitiveness by making it “a global powerhouse for financial services” with a package…