Regulation and Compliance
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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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