The FCA reviews firms’ treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances
On 15 March 2024 the FCA announced that it would be conducting a review into firms’ treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances. The FCA is now writing to firms, conducting the review. In line with its 2021 commitment, it continues the work in this…
FCA publishes findings from its latest Financial Lives cost of living recontact survey
The FCA conducted the ‘Financial Lives cost of living (Jan 2024) recontact survey’ between 8th December 2023 and 28th January 2024 and, where possible, it compared the results to those from its January 2023 survey.
FCA publishes its fees and levies rates proposals for 2024/25
The FCA is consulting on the rates for the regulatory fees and levies for the financial year 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The FCA’s Annual Funding Requirement and financial penalty rebate results in a proposed £719.6m in fees payable by regulated firms…
FCA publishes its latest update to its Perimeter Report
The FCA has updated its Perimeter Report, which continues to be published in the firm of an updated web page. It is difficult, therefore, to assess which elements of the Report are new.
What counts as CPD?
For individuals to contribute successfully to an organisation, it is essential that they understand their role and the responsibilities it entails. Having this understanding will allow them (and you) to be able to judge whether they are competent to perform…
FCA confirms widening of FOS fees reporting requirement
The FCA has published Handbook Notice 117 which, in Section 3, provides feedback to a number of Consultations. This Handbook Notice will serve, effectively, as the Policy Statements in relation to these Consultations. One particular impact to note is the…