FCA Compliance

The regulator has published the minutes of the latest Wider Implications Framework Executive Level Meeting, and an updated log of live Wider Implications issues as of the end of November 2024.

The regulator has published the minutes of the latest Wider Implications Framework Executive Level Meeting, and an updated log of live Wider Implications issues as of the end of November 2024.

The proposals aim to bolster the FCA’s operational resilience framework for firms and seek to establish a consistent, sufficient, and timely framework for reporting operational incidents and material third-party arrangements.

The FCA claim “effective challenge is essential” to Consumer Duty board reports.

In response to widespread criticism of its proposals to publicise ongoing enforcement investigations, the FCA has amended its proposals and published, what it refers to as, the second phase of its consultation.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set clear expectations for brokers to assess and demonstrate the value of their offerings. But what does this entail, and why is it becoming so challenging when, as a sector, the general insurance market has been expected to have this nailed by now?

Following a review, the FCA has made several changes to, and has improved, its disclosure processes in regulatory enforcement cases.

The FCA has fined and permanently banned Leigh Mackey, former director of Inspire Insurance Services Ltd (Inspire), for serious misconduct during his tenure at the company.

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.

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