News

Three Non-Exec Directors Join Markerstudy

Latest Board appointments from Markerstudy; Markerstudy announce the appointment of John Castagno, Ellie Barlow and Steve Maddock as Non-Executive Directors (NED). They are joining at a pivotal and exciting time in the group’s growth which […]

Insurance Brokers

New D&O Insurance Product is Launched

It’s a volatile time for the global economy, with armed conflict, ransomware and supply chain issues affecting many companies. Insolvency is always a potential threat, even when recent profits have just been posted. That means […]

Insurance Brokers

Large Fines For CFP Directors Over Pension Transfer Advice

Latest case report from the FCA; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to fine Toni Fox £681,536 and David Price £632,594 for their roles in operating a flawed pension advice process. This risked people receiving unsuitable advice […]

Legal

Former Regal Pawnbrokers & Collateral Directors Jailed

Latest update from the FCA; On 14 July 2023, Peter Currie and Andrew Currie were sentenced to 5.5 years’ and 2.5 years’ imprisonment for fraud and money laundering following prosecution by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Before its collapse into administration in February 2018, Collateral […]

Opinion

Corporate Risk: What Are The Potential Claims Against Finance Professionals?

In this Opinion piece, Fleur Rochester, Vice-President of London FOIL and Partner at Kennedys takes a look at claims against finance professionals: a recap of the year so far and our predictions for the rest […]

Legal

Bounceback Loan Fraud Led to Directors Being Disqualified

Latest case from the Insolvency Service; Takeaway owner from Oldham and company director from Kings Langley in Hertfordshire falsely claimed Bounce Back Loans totalling around £69,000 before dissolving their companies. Rukia Begum, 46, from Oldham, […]

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 […]