Insurance Regulation

IUA Update on Proposed Ban on Retention Payments

The latest from the IUA for you; The International Underwriting Association’s (IUA) Surety Committee is ready to support UK Government, the Construction Leadership Council, and clients following the proposed ban on retention payments announced by […]

Insurance Regulation

US News: Three Positions at FPSB Available, Nominations Welcome by May 22nd

Some news from the USA for you;  Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), the nonprofit, standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession and owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification program, is seeking nominations […]

Insurance Regulation

VDMA Comments on Continued Growth of EU Regulation of Businesses

Is there any way that industries like oil/gas, chemicals, steel, pharma, fertiliser, car production, brickmaking, glass manufacturing and more can thrive in the highly regulated EU, or should we just let China and India manufacture […]

Insurance Regulation

Time to Prep For FCA Compensation Scheme, Says SmartSearch

A timely warning from SmartSearch for you; Failure to prepare for the FCA’s motor finance compensation scheme could lead to operational chaos, compliance breaches, and enforcement action, warns compliance expert SmartSearch. The FCA confirmed on […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Sets Out Proposals on Financial Advice & Big Decisions, Plus Comments

The latest from the FCA, plus some industry comments below; More people could access financial advice, under proposals set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).  The FCA is consulting on how to make it […]

Insurance Regulation

Comentis Launches Outcome Survey, New Tools to Meet Consumer Duty Targets

Making sure your insurance brand is compliant with the FCA Consumer Duty can be time consuming, but it’s vital to get things right. This new toolkit could help brands do that job better. Comentis, the […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Opens Investigation into MFS

Quick update from the FCA for you; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened an enforcement investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited (MFS). MFS is an Annex 1 business, which is solely registered with and […]