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This article explores how a recent case highlights the FCA's enhanced gatekeeping role under the SM&CR, and how its ability to retain and utilise historical data supports its commitment to preventing individuals with questionable conduct upholding senior roles.

FOS reveals a "concerning" rise in the number of complaints about home and business building insurance, as figures reach a 10-year high.

UKGI Ltd is delighted to announce that it has completed on the purchase of Think Compliance's book of regional clients, effective from the 2^nd September 2024.

Following a thematic review, the FCA has identified widespread shortcomings in general insurance and pure protection manufacturers’ and distributors’ product and oversight arrangements, noting it is “very disappointed” that many firms are failing to meet their regulatory obligations under PROD 4 and ensure and evidence that products offer fair value to customers.

In this article, we discuss how jargon can be a language barrier for individuals within the industry as well as ways for mitigating jargon from the workplace and communication with customers.

Research published by the Financial Services Consumer Panel reveals that the majority of consumers experience a price increase for their insurance renewal across products, but that 85% of consumers who negotiated renewal price secured a reduction.

A popular sandwich shop in St Andrews, ‘The Cheesy Toast Stack’ is offering an innovative countermeasure which offers protection for consumers against theft by seagulls.

The FCA has banned Martin Sarl from working in the financial services industry and fined him £5,021 for acting without honesty and integrity.

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.