Why the FCA must rethink its proposed changes to CPD
In May, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation (CP25/12) proposing to scrap the…
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Mortgage market consolidations- do consumers benefit?
Mortgage market consolidations are coming – but will consumers benefit? In the last 6 months…
Why the Pension Schemes Act is important to clients and their advisers
This month the Pension Minister, Torsten Bell published a long Bill concerned with Pension Schemes.…
What’s the driving force behind the increase in mortgages being arranged on fixed interest rates? Is there an issue brewing?
Anyone involved in the residential mortgage lending world will be acutely aware of the massive…
Who is regulating your pension?
There is speculation that the current system, where the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated insured…
It starts with you: A more personal approach to professional development in 2025
It’s time to help ourselves. The insurance sector is currently facing a talent management crisis.…
Arrears fines – will Consumer Duty solve the issue?
Has anyone else noticed a change of tone coming out of the FCA these days? …
Why does nobody want to pay pensions these days?
I went to the Invesco “Summer” drinks recently, (thanks Invesco) – I think I was…
Will Basel 3.1 impact on the availability of niche lending products?
There has been a lot of recent trade press coverage in respect of Basel 3.1,…
Why a tick-box approach to compliance and training is not the answer
In the complex landscape of UK financial services, protecting customers from harm is paramount. Regulatory…