In November 2024, the FCA published a Policy Statement introducing changes to its Financial Crime Guide. It also published Handbook Notice 124, which sets out specific sections in the Guide which were updated. In this article, UKGI Compliance’s Alastair Haughton sets out the changes to the Guide, what they relate to, and key considerations for firms.
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UKGI’s Dave Anderson to take on Hyrox again for Macmillan Cancer Support
UKGI Compliance Head of Technical, Dave Anderson, is once again stepping up to the challenge of the Hyrox race—this time in Glasgow, 13th March 2025—to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
FOS to charge professional representatives to refer cases
The Ombudsman claims the funding arrangement will encourage professional representatives to submit better-evidenced complaints.
The ABI calls for more funding to protect properties after record claims for weather-related damage
The ABI have called for more funding for property protection after publishing data which revealed that insurers paid out a record £585 million in claims for weather-related damage to homes and possessions in 2024.
FCA publishes 2024 financial promotions data
Almost 20,000 financial promotions were withdrawn or amended in 2024 following FCA intervention—nearly double the number recorded in 2023, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny over financial promotions and advertisements within the financial services sector.
Key points from FCA speech: ‘Culture is contagious’
This article explores key points from a speech delivered by Emily Shepperd, FCA Chief Operating Officer, which focused on the importance of establishing healthy firm cultures within the financial services sector to consumers, markets and economic growth.
How to Manage Time Effectively
Effective time management is essential for workplace productivity, especially when handling project work. Proper planning helps to meet deadlines, reduce stress, and ensure efficiency. In this article, Nathan Matthews explores tips for improving time management.
Winter Activities & Travel Insurance: Key Considerations for Brokers
In this article, James Best explores key considerations for brokers arranging or advising on insurance for winter activities in 2025.
Lords Committee calls on FCA to abandon plan to name firms under investigation
The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee told the FCA that it has failed to make a convincing case for the proposed shift away from its current policy on publicising enforcement investigations, and it should abandon plans if it cannot resolve associated concerns.