FCA Issues Consumer Duty Update for Firms
The FCA has issued an update for firms on three aspects of the new Consumer Duty where it feels further clarification is needed…
Chief Executive update – Navigating choppy waters
The main focus of this month’s Connect is the FCA’s new rules around Consumer Duty. Firms should be in no doubt that this will require a serious investment of time and effort…
Impact of rising mortgage interest rates on life insurance
Protection Guru has recently issued an article on the impact of rising mortgage interest rates on life insurance…
Cost of living and insurance
The FCA has issued a Dear CEO letter, covering its expectations on cost of living for those in the insurance sector. We encourage all firms advising on protection and/or GI to review…
Is your firm new to FCA authorisation?
The FCA is running a webinar on financial promotions, aimed at firms new to FCA authorisation. It will take place on 16 November at 2pm…
Improving data quality across regulatory submissions
FCA has highlighted common issues that arise when addressing the data quality of firm submissions…
Handling data protection complaints – a guide for SMEs
The Information Commissioner’s Office has released a guide aimed at helping SMEs to handle data protection complaints…
Reforms to the off-payroll working rules (IR35)
Government confirmed within the Treasury’s Growth Plan document that the 2017 and 2021 reforms to the off-payroll working rules (also known as IR35) will be repealed from 6 April 2023…
Energy bill help for businesses
With rising energy costs, some business owners in our sector that have premises may be worried about their bills particularly as we go into autumn and winter…
Homes for Ukraine – update
Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme asked that hosts commit for a minimum of six months, however ‘thank you’ payments of £350 per month are available for up to 12 months..
