Consultancy Services

The Chancellor’s first Mansion House speech on 14 November emphasised that for the Government to achieve their aim of secure and sustainable economic growth, the financial services sector must drive competitiveness and growth.

Following the recent FCA Thematic Review which heavily criticised the industry for failing to adequately take on board the demonstration of fair value, this article explores steps that distributors can take to ensure that they evidence their approach. 

This article is the first of a two-part series exploring the FCA’s proposed new Consumer Credit Regulatory Return and will focus on the background, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposals. 

The AR model can deliver significant benefits if operated correctly. This article explores the various stages involved in getting an AR application approved by the FCA, the regulator’s requirements and key considerations for firms looking to navigate the process smoothly and avoid delays. 

The FCA has issued four publications and invited feedback from the financial services sector to determine whether regulation could be streamlined or simplified to reduce the burden on firms and support growth, whilst continuing to prevent consumer harm.

The last of a series exploring how firms can approach monitoring to drive forward each of the outcomes under the Duty- and evidence this to the regulator, this week’s article will discuss how firms can approach monitoring in relation to the Consumer Support outcome.

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a consultation paper looking at how Commercial Insurance is regulated.

This weeks’ article is the third in a series exploring how firms can approach monitoring to drive forward each of the outcomes under the Duty- and evidence this to the regulator. This weeks article will discuss how firms can approach monitoring in relation to the Consumer Understanding outcome.

This weeks’ article is the second in a series exploring key takeaways from the FCA’s multi-firm review findings and how firms can approach monitoring to drive forward each of the outcomes under the Duty and evidence this to the regulator.