Dan Wills
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FCA cans SDR for portfolio managers as it recognises complexity
Gemma Woodward, head of responsible investment at Quilter Cheviot comments on the FCA’s notice it will not apply SDR to portfolio management…
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Majority of investment firms believe SDR has improved transparency and comparability of sustainable funds, despite implementation challenges
Four fifths (80%) of firms surveyed by the Investment Association believe SDR has successfully prevented misleading claims about sustainability products, despite fewer labelled funds…
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TPR’s first AFS published under the new DB funding code sets expectations for focus on endgame planning
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) expects most schemes to shift their focus from deficit recovery to endgame planning, with the majority of defined…
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PR Funding Statement demonstrates strength of pension scheme funding
Trustees currently grappling with their first valuations under the new funding regulations may be curious to see the insights from this year’s…
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FCA refocuses transparency push amid industry backlash
On 12 March, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it would not proceed with its proposal to shift from an exceptional circumstances…
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Standard Life completes Sustainability Disclosure labelling implementation, investing close to £30billion via sustainability focused investment funds
Standard Life leads adviser marketplace by investing in labelled funds under SDR regime for its Future Advantage multi asset range, creating a…
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Deregulation and why it’s a delicate balancing act: analysis from RSM UK’s Gavin Sharpe
As calls for deregulation in financial services grow louder, financial advisers must navigate a shifting regulatory landscape. In this analysis, Gavin Sharpe,…
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FCA probes banks on bereavement and power of attorney policies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has highlighted that banks and building societies can improve how they treat customers affected by bereavement or…
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New CII report says boards and senior leaders must ‘walk the walk’ to improve outcomes for vulnerable customers – 10 April 2025
A new Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) roundtable report calls for a ‘coalition of the willing’ to move beyond identifying characteristics of vulnerability,…
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The FCA: Rules for investment managers to be reformed to support growth
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing reforms to its regime for alternative asset managers, to make it easier for firms to…
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Guest insight | FCA’s record-breaking year of fines: how can companies stay compliant?
With FCA fines soaring to a record £176 million in 2024—a staggering 230% increase from the previous year—financial firms face mounting pressure…
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FCA fresh thinking on using pension pots for house deposits ‘a welcome development’ – Steve Webb, LCP
A speech by the CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in which he flagged openness to using pension saving to help…
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FCA strategy aligns with UK growth agenda, but clear success metrics still to emerge – Capco
Michael Shand, Managing Principal at financial services focused technology and management consultancy Capco, comments on the Financial Conduct Authority’s new five-year strategy announcement.…
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Simplybiz launches bespoke compliance digitisation tool for member firms
Simplybiz has announced the launch of a compliance digitisation tool, Navigator, a custom version of regtech provider ifaDASH’s platform, available exclusively to…
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FCA urged to stick with principles-based regulation on investment disclosure
Rachel Vahey, head of public policy at AJ Bell comments: “We welcome and support the FCA’s efforts to make sure customers have…
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Addressing the elephant in the room during the FCA’s Vulnerability Review | Comentis’ Jonathan Barrett looks at what’s missing
Jonathan Barrett (pictured), CEO of Duty of Care Assessment firm, Comentis shares some of his key takeaways from the FCA’s Vulnerability Review.…
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FCA decides to fine and ban Robin Crispin Odey
Mr Odey has referred his Decision Notice to the Upper Tribunal where he and the FCA will present their cases. Any findings…
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ABI responds to FCA update on enforcement proposals and its joint update with the PRA on diversity and inclusion
On the FCA’s latest update not to take forward its proposals to publicise enforcement investigations: ABI Director General Hannah Gurga said: “The FCA’s…
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FCA issues statement updating on its enforcement transparency proposals and D&I – plus reaction
The FCA has released the following statement today, which we have published below in full – as well as including some reactions…
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New PFS guidance consolidates resources for Consumer Duty compliance
The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has published new guidance that consolidates Consumer Duty resources to support firms and personal finance professionals with…
