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FCA Hanging Fire on Farage Case
Of course Nigel Farage is just one of thousands of people – and small businesses in the UK – who have had their bank accounts closed with no explanation as to why. Maybe there will […]
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Legal
Rawdon Asset Finance Director Jailed
Court Case report from The Insolvency Service; Yorkshire-based boss of finance company found guilty of fraud, false accounting and forgery after abusing millions of pounds of investors’ money to buy racehorses and fund other businesses. […]
Insurance Regulation
FCA Reports on 750K Collateral Fraud
The latest case report from the FCA; In a prosecution brought by the Financial Conduct Authority, Peter Currie (59) was convicted by unanimous verdicts of two counts of fraud and one of money laundering and […]
Insurance Regulation
FCA Censures Lighthouse Advisory Services
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has censured Lighthouse Advisory Services Limited (Lighthouse) for the unsuitable advice given during the period 1 April 2015 to 30 April 2019 to people looking to transfer out of defined […]
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Three Year Funding on MIB Operations To Combat Uninsured Driving
The MIB has announced a three-year extension to its funding for Op Tutelage, the national policing initiative to reduce uninsured driving. The successful programme, which has been funded by MIB since its launch in 2020, […]
Insurance claims
Svitzer Marine Fined £2m After Death of Crewman
Latest case report from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency; A marine company has been fined £2million after unsafe practice led to the death of a crewman. Svitzer Marine Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to operate […]
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Vitesse Partners With Charitible Foundation
Insurtech, Vitesse, announces their partnership with a charitable foundation and local charity that help to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community. The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) offers unique opportunities […]
Global insurance trends
Need D&O ESG Cover? Apex Protect is Up and Running
The constant flow of climate change and ESG related rules and regulation shows no signs of slowing down. For every company director or officer, there will be a need for insurance to fight against potential […]