All FCA articles – Page 2
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA finally getting serious about reducing the compliance burden?
The regulator appears to be listening to broker feedback as it hosts unique webinar to address industry concerns – but will proposed changes actually be implemented and have the desired impact?
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NewsFCA partnership creates ‘Supercharged Sandbox’ to accelerate industry’s AI innovation
’This collaboration will help those that want to test AI ideas, but who lack the capabilities to do so,’ says regulator
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NewsFCA proposes further regulatory cuts for insurance sector
Insurance Times can exclusively reveal that the regulator is seeking opinions on cutting further regulatory returns for insurance firms
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NewsFCA clarifies when it will name and shame insurance firms
The regulator also says it will continue to improve the pace and focus of its investigations
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NewsBiba 2025: Trudgill welcomes FCA decision to simplify rules in keynote
’I know our members will look forward to this new era of regulation,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba 2025: FCA reveals plans to strip back insurance rulebook
’We are stripping back our insurance rulebook by removing ineffective, outdated or duplicated regulation,’ says director
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News AnalysisOpinion: FCA flexing trigger finger around section 166 driven enforcement
Consultancy’s freedom of information request reveals direct cost impact of section 166 reporting, providing further impetus for firms to get a handle on regulatory admin
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NewsFCA revokes Glasgow-based broker’s permissions to operate after fair value reporting failure
The regulator has deemed the broker ‘not a fit and proper person to conduct regulated activities’ after ignoring fair value questionnaire request from 2022
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NewsFCA extends footprint with new appointments and offices abroad
’We recognise that major international investors want easier access to us and having a presence in these key regions will help achieve that,’ says executive director
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NewsLondon market bodies launch misconduct training programme after FCA request
’The workshops are designed to equip key stakeholders across the insurance sector with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to enhance workplace culture, governance and compliance with FCA expectations,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA unveils new five-year strategy to ‘support growth’ and ‘deepen trust’
’We are ambitious for the future and committed to enabling a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA issues update on probe into second insurance market
’There are concerns that commissions used to sell these products may affect the outcomes consumers receive and the products’ value or design,’ says regulator
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NewsChancellor meets FCA as ‘radical plan to cut red tape’ announced
’Appropriate regulation of our financial services is essential to a well-functioning system, but it must also be proportionate if it’s going to encourage the innovation, investment and growth our customers and economy need,’ says ABI director
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NewsBrokers want FCA to regulate MGAs separately from insurers and brokers
’A dedicated regulatory framework would not only recognise our unique role, but also reinforce the credibility and trust brokers place in working with MGAs,’ says director
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News AnalysisMarket responds as FCA shelves ‘name and shame’ and D&I proposals
The updates were revealed in a letter sent to the Treasury Select Committee
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NewsFCA clarifies position amid concerns over ESG impact on defence investment
’Strong leadership shown by FCA makes it clear that investment in defence is not a regulatory issue,’ says MP
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NewsFCA and PRA confirm ‘no plans’ to take regulatory D&I proposals further
The FCA and PRA initially consulted on proposed rules and expectations around diversity and inclusion for regulated firms in September 2023
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NewsFCA abandons plan to ‘name and shame’ more companies it investigates
’Considerable concerns remain about our proposal to change the way we publicise investigations into regulated firms,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA suspends broker’s permission to carry out regulated activities
The broker ’failed to pay periodic fees and levies owed to the authority as required under the handbook’, says regulator
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How could the motor market evolve following legal and regulatory scrutiny?
Insurance Times quizzes the industry on how the motor insurance market could evolve considering the Supreme Court’s recent motor finance case and the FCA’s increased focus on premium finance
