FCA to undertake work in the motor finance market – is premium finance next on the horizon?
The FCA has published a web page setting out its intentions to intervene again in the motor finance market, and has published a Policy Statement regarding temporary changes to handling rules for motor finance complaints. The FCA’s views in this matter are…
FCA reporting and other key report requirements for insurance intermediaries – an update
As 2023 draws to a close, we’re providing a further reminder of the FCA reporting that firms will need to include in their Compliance Monitoring Plans for 2024, along with some other key deadlines. There is now a growing list of FCA reporting and notification…
The FCA’s new Appointed Representative (AR) regime - a reminder - AR reviews and annual self-assessments
Following the introduction of the new Appointed Representatives regime in December 2022, Principal firms have an obligation, at least annually, to review their ARs and to complete, review and sign off a self-assessment document. This Hot TopICS looks at those…
The FCA’s multi-occupancy building insurance reforms and wider changes
The FCA has confirmed new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy building insurance market. From 31st December 2023 insurance firms must act in residential leaseholders’ best interests, treat residential leaseholders as customers when…
FCA confirms a new 'Anti-Greenwashing' rule impacting all firms
The FCA has published new Rules and Guidance in relation to sustainability disclosures in a Policy Statement PS23/16 which, although aimed at the investment sector, include a specific Rule that captures all firms. The aim of the measures introduced is to…
FCA publishes an updated to the regulatory initiatives grid
The Regulatory Initiatives Grid, from the Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Forum, sets out the regulatory pipeline. It is published so the financial services industry and other stakeholders can understand and plan for the timing of the initiatives…