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ABI responds to FCA and PRA policy statements on SM&CR
Link(s): The ABI responds to FCA and PRA policy statements on SM&CR | ABI Context In response to the FCA’s and PRA’s Policy Statements, the ABI’s Director of Regulation David Otudeko has described the...
LIIBA publishes key updates from its latest webinar
Link(s): Belonging at LIIBA: Key Updates From Our Latest Webinar – LiibaBelonging at LIIBA Webinar-20260420_120053-Meeting Recording | Videos & Movies on Vimeo Context The LIIBA has published key updates...
LMA launches AI Adoption Toolkit
Link(s): LMA - LMA launches AI Adoption Toolkit to support governance-led implementation across the Lloyd’s market LMA - AI Adoption ToolkitLMA-AI-Adoption-Toolkit-2026.pdf Context The LMA, in collaboration...
HMRC publishes annual tax receipts and National Insurance contributions tables for the UK, including IPT
Link(s): HMRC tax receipts and National Insurance contributions for the UK - GOV.UKNS_Table.ods Context HMRC has published a summary of its tax receipts, National Insurance contributions (NICs), and...
Home Office publishes Statutory Guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
Link(s): The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - GOV.UKTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 Statutory GuidanceTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – Non-statutory Supplementary Document...
OFSI publishes upcoming changes to UK sanctions regulations
Link(s): The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 - Explanatory Memorandum Context OFSI has given advance notice of forthcoming changes made by the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous...
UK faces ‘perfect storm’ for cyber security
Link(s): Cyber chief: UK faces "perfect storm" for cyber security | National Cyber Security CentreNCSC CEO keynote speech, CYBERUK 2026 | National Cyber Security Centre Context The head of the UK’s cyber...
FCA Speech: ‘Getting firms fit to run’
Link(s): Getting firms fit to run | FCA Context The FCA has published a speech delivered by Sheree Howard, FCA Executive Director of Authorisations, at the Association of Professional Compliance Consultants (APCC) Spring Conference 2026 in London. Howard...
FCA announces second cohort for AI Live Testing
Link(s): FCA announces second cohort for AI Live Testing | FCA Context The FCA has announced, in a new web page as well as in Jessica Rusu’s speech, the second group of firms selected to join AI Live Testing. Eight new firms (Aereve, Coadjute, Barclays,...
FCA speech: Supporting fintech in the next phase of innovation
Link(s): Supporting fintech in the next phase of innovation | FCAScale-up Unit: supporting fast-growing, innovative firms | FCA Context The FCA has published a speech by Jessica Rusu, FCA Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, at the IFGS UK...
FCA publishes Innovation Insights 2025
Link(s): Innovation insights 2025 | FCA Innovation Insights Context The FCA has published an ‘Innovation Insights 2025’ report, which explores what is changing in the fintech world, where the risks are shifting, and how FCA innovation services are helping...
FCA review: ‘Managing potential risks from inactive appointed representatives’ (ARs)
Link(s): Managing potential risks from inactive appointed representatives | FCA Context The FCA has published a review report setting out good practice and areas for improvement it has seen in its supervisory work related to inactive ARs and Introducer ARs...
FCA and PRA confirm changes to streamline senior manager accountability
Link(s): FCA and PRA confirm changes to streamline senior manager accountability and boost growth | FCAPS26/6: Senior Managers and Certification Regime review | FCAPS26/6: Senior Managers & Certification Regime reviewReforming the Senior Managers &...
ASA/CAP publish Annual Report 2025
Link(s): Annual Report 2025 - ASA | CAPASA and CAP Annual Report 2025 - ASA | CAPasa-and-cap-2025-annual-report.pdf Context The ASA and CAP have published their Annual Report 2025, in a downloadable .pdf format. The announcement includes a one-minute...
OFSI publishes its Strategy 2026-29
Link(s): OFSI Strategy: 2026 - 2029 - GOV.UK FSI Strategy 2026-29 – Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation Context OFSI has published its Strategy for 2026-2029. It sets out OFSI’s core objective: to ensure financial sanctions are...
EIOPA letter to EU Institutions on AI Act and EU Insurance legislation proposal
Link(s): Letter to EU institutions on AI Act and EU Insurance legislation proposal for clarifying application of the AI Act - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority Context EIOPA has issued a...
FCA publishes the minutes from its 26th February 2026 Board meeting
Link(s): FCA Board minutes: 26 February 2026 Context The FCA has published Board minutes from its 26 February 2026 meeting., which included discussions on the proposed approach to the Advice Guidance Boundary Review, the...
FCA sets out vision for open finance to empower consumers and businesses
Link(s): FCA sets out vision for open finance to empower consumers and businesses | FCAOpen finance: Our vision for a smart data futureOpen finance roadmap: our vision for a smart data future | FCA Context Consumers and businesses could...
FCA Spotting risk earlier by tracking consumer credit journeys
Link(s): Spotting risk earlier by tracking consumer credit journeys | FCA Context A blog by Alison Walters, Director of consumer finance, explains how the FCA is using credit-file data and innovative analytics to track consumer journeys...
FCA publishes a Research Note Project Report: Synthetic Data and Anti-Money Laundering
Link(s): Research Note: Synthetic Data and Anti-Money Laundering – Project Report | FCAResearch Note: Synthetic Data and Anti-Money Laundering – Project Report Context The FCA has published a report presenting the findings of its Synthetic Data and...
FCA bans a claims management company’s misleading adverts
Link(s): FCA bans CMC's misleading adverts | FCAFirst supervisory notice 2026: Conclusive Financial Limited Context The FCA has published details of a First Supervisory Notice it issued on 20 March 2026 to Conclusive Financial Ltd (Conclusive), a claims...
FCA updates its ‘Alert for firms: fake FCA communications’ web page
Link(s): Alert for firms: fake FCA communications | FCA Context The FCA has updated its ‘Alert for firms: fake FCA communications’ web page with details of fake letters claiming to be from Sarah Pritchard, FCA Deputy Chief Executive, and referencing a fake...
FCA publishes “Year 2 Consumer Duty Board Reports: progress and what comes next”
Link(s): Year 2 Consumer Duty Board Reports: progress and what comes next | FCA Context The FCA has published a blog by Jonathan Pearson, FCA Head of Consumer Policy, about progress towards the ‘Year 2 Board report’, and what comes next. Under the Consumer...
CII identifies vulnerability management as an opportunity for growth
Link(s): CII: Vulnerability management is an opportunity for growth Context The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) says customer vulnerability management is an opportunity for firms, rather than a cost, in its latest ‘Road to Consumer Trust’ report, which...
FSCS reports that Nukula Ltd, trading as InsureThat, is no longer trading
Link(s): Nukula Ltd | Check you can claim | FSCSInsureThat Context FSCS has listed Nukula Ltd (FRN 616475), trading as InsureThat, as a ‘failed firm’ and is no longer trading. Key points to note and next actions Nukula Ltd’s InsureThat webpage confirms that...
PRA and Bank of England publish response to HMT, DSIT and DBT on AI in financial services
Link(s): The Bank and the PRA’s response to HMT, DSIT and DBT on AI in financial services | Bank of England Context The PRA and Bank of England have published a letter in response to a 28 January 2026 letter on AI-driven innovation from the...
FCA updates Consumer Duty information for firms
Link(s): Consumer Duty information for firms | FCA Context The FCA’s Consumer Duty web page has been updated to include information covering Data Protection law and vulnerability related data. Key points to note and next actions The following information...
FCA announces conference: Working together to fight financial crime
Link(s): Summary - Working together to fight financial crime Context The FCA’s ‘Working together to fight financial crime’ conference brings together leaders from across regulation, industry, law enforcement, government, technology and professional...
FCA to host webinar: Operational resilience 1 year on, incident and third-party reporting requirements
Link(s): Operational resilience 1 year on, incident and third-party reporting requirements - FCA Webinars Context The FCA is hosting a webinar on 29 April 2026, to be run by its technology, resilience and cyber team, marking 1 year since the FCA’s...
FCA publishes findings on firms’ customer due diligence processes and controls
Link(s): Firms’ customer due diligence processes and controls: our findings | FCA Context The FCA has published a summary of its findings from a multi-firm review of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and ongoing due diligence...
CII data: Insurers responding to consumer concerns
Link(s): Insurers responding to consumer concerns Context New data published by the CII reveals that consumers believe insurers are responding to their concerns about loyalty. Overall consumer satisfaction with insurers rose to 86% in Q1 2026, returning to...
EIOPA publishes its third IDD application report
Link(s): Third IDD application report - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority3rd Report on the application of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)EIOPA-26-078 - Survey results on the insurance intermediaries’ market structure and...
ICO consultation on the draft guidance about automated decision-making, including profiling
Link(s): ICO consultation on the draft guidance about automated decision-making, including profiling | ICO Context The ICO is consulting on draft guidance about automated decision-making, including profiling. The updates to guidance follow the...
FOS sets out its plans for service delivery and reforms for the year ahead
Link(s): Financial Ombudsman Service sets out its plans for service delivery and reforms for the year ahead – Financial Ombudsman service Context FOS has published its Plans and Budget for the 2026/27 financial year, which sets out the priorities for the...
FOS Insight: Embracing AI’s transformational impact on consumer complaints
Link(s): Embracing AI’s transformational impact on consumer complaints – Financial Ombudsman service Context FOS Chief Operating Officer, Marc Harris, looks how the changes and re-shaping as a result of AI are impacting the complaints, questions and...
PRA and FCA launch new s166 Skilled Persons panel
Link(s): Supervision | Bank of England Context The PRA and the FCA have launched a new Skilled Persons panel effective from 1 April 2026, which will be in place for four years until 31 March 2030. This panel supports the commissioning of Skilled Person...
FCA announces a joint taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims
Link(s): Regulators launch joint taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims | FCA Context The FCA has announced a new joint regulators taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims, which will tackle poor handling of...
FCA and ICO publish joint statement on regulatory expectations regarding firms’ approaches to vulnerability related data
Link(s): Joint FCA and ICO statement on regulatory expectations regarding firms’ approaches to vulnerability related data | FCA Context The FCA and the ICO have issued a joint statement on regulatory expectations regarding firms’ approaches to...
FCA publishes latest FCA Insights – becoming a smarter regulator
Link(s): Becoming a smarter regulator | LinkedIn Context The FCA has published on LinkedIn its March Insights, looking at one of its four strategic priorities – becoming a smarter regulator. Key points to note and next actions The article comments on: The...
FCA sets out next phase of smarter, more effective regulation
Link(s): FCA sets out next phase of smarter, more effective regulation | FCA Context The FCA has set out plans for using AI to speed up authorisations, testing new tools to identify key risks earlier, with people remaining at the heart of decision making....
FCA confirms annual increase in the FOS award limit
Link(s): PS19/8: Increasing the award limit for the Financial Ombudsman Service | FCA Context The FCA has announced, as part of its Regulation Round-Up communication, that the award limit for complaints referred to FOS will increase from 1st April 2026. Key...
FCA publishes Handbook Notice 139
Link(s): Handbook Notice 139 Context The FCA has published Handbook Notice 139, confirming a number of Handbook changes and when they will come into force. The more relevant items are set out below. Key points to note and next actions A new DISP 3.1A sets...
FCA Policy Statement PS26/4 FSCS – Management Expenses Levy Limit 2026/27
Link(s): PS26/4: Financial Services Compensation Scheme – Management Expenses Levy Limit 2026/27 | FCA Context The FCA and PRA have confirmed the annual Management Expenses Levy Limit (MELL) for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for the...
FCA publishes operational resilience insights and observations one year on
Link(s): Operational resilience: insights and observations one year on | FCA Operational resilience | FCA Operational resilience: insights and observations for firms | FCA (May 2024) Context To help firms review and evolve their approach to being resilient,...
FCA streamlines My FCA and removes direct access to Connect and the Online Invoicing System
Link(s): My FCA marks first year with a single, streamlined sign in for all firms | FCA Context As part of ongoing improvements to My FCA, and following the successful removal of RegData sign in at the end of last year, the FCA has now removed direct access...
Lloyd’s publishes 2025 Annual Report and Results
Link(s):Lloyd’s market delivers strong full year performance; very strong balance sheet; increased capitalFull Year Results 2025Lloyd's Annual Report 2025FY25 Analyst Deck FINAL.pdfChair's Statement 2025 | Lloyd'sChief Executive Statement 2025 | Lloyd'sOur Strategy...
CMA publishes its Annual Plan 2026 to 2027
Link(s): CMA Annual Plan 2026 to 2027 - GOV.UKAnnual Plan 2026 to 2027 - GOV.UKSummary of responsesCMA Strategy 2026 to 2029 - GOV.UK Context The CMA has published its first detailed implementation plan under its new 2026 to 2029 Strategy, which set out...
FSCS publishes its five-year strategy 2026-2031
Link(s): FSCS sets out new five-year strategy | FSCS | FSCSOur purpose, vision and strategy | FSCS | FSCSFSCS Five Year Strategy 2026-31 Context FSCS has announced the publication of its new five-year strategy setting out its priorities for 2026-2031. The...
FCA publishes Consultation Paper CP26/11: FCA regulated fees and levies rates proposals for 2026/27
Link(s):CP26/11: FCA regulated fees and levies: rates proposals for 2026/27 | FCACP 26/11: FCA regulated fees and levies: rates proposals for 2026/27 Context The FCA has published its fees and levies Consultation for 2026/27. The FCA is proposing to increase minimum...
FCA publishes an updated Perimeter Report
Link(s):FCA perimeter report | FCA Context The FCA has updated its Perimeter Report, which sets out the most significant current issues the FCA sees at the edge of its remit (its ‘perimeter’) and the actions needed in response, including where legislative change may...
FCA sets out its annual work programme 2026-27
Link(s): FCA sets out next phase of smarter, more effective regulation | FCAFCA annual work programme 2026/27 | FCA Context The FCA has set out the next phase of smarter, more effective regulation by publishing its annual work programme for 2026-27, the...
FCA publishes a new non-financial misconduct in financial services web page
Link(s): Non-financial misconduct in financial services | FCA Context The FCA has published a new web page in relation to non-financial misconduct (NFM) in financial services in readiness for the new rules and guidance to help tackle NFM. The FCA is...
Parliament veto needed to enhance FOS independence following governance change
Link(s): Parliament veto needed to enhance FOS independence following governance change - Committees - UK Parliamentcommittees.parliament.uk/publications/52201/documents/289967/default/ Context The Treasury has recently published the consultation...
FOS proposes new measures to modernise and transform the UK redress system
Link(s): New measures to modernise and transform the UK redress system – Financial Ombudsman serviceFinancial Ombudsman Service reform to deliver fast and impartial complaint resolution - GOV.UK Context Together with the Financial Conduct Authority, the...
FCA publishes its regulatory priorities for Consumer Finance
Link(s): Regulatory Priorities: Consumer Finance Context The FCA has published its Regulatory Priorities report for Consumer Finance. The Regulatory Priorities reports are replacing the 40+ portfolio letters the FCA had been issuing and will be...
FCA Consumer understanding: good practice and areas for improvement
Link(s): Consumer understanding: good practice and areas for improvement | FCA FG22/5: Final non-Handbook Guidance for firms on the Consumer Duty FCA Handbook - PRIN 2A.5 Consumer Duty: retail customer outcome on consumer understanding Context The FCA has...
FCA confirms new incident and third party reporting rules to bolster resilience
Link(s): FCA confirms new incident and third party rules to bolster resilience | FCAPS26/2: Operational incident and third party reporting | FCAPS26/2: Operational Incident and Third Party ReportingFG26/4: Material Third Party ReportingFG26/3: Operational...
FCA publishes further consultation on modernising the redress system, alongside Finalised Guidance on identifying and rectifying harm
Link(s): CP26/9: Modernising the redress system | FCACP26/9: Modernising the Redress SystemFG26/2: Good and Poor Practice on identifying and rectifying harmCreating a redress system that works better for consumers and firms | FCA Context The FCA’s strategy...
FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu from working in UK financial services
Link(s):FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu from working in UK financial services | FCAFinal Notice 2026: Kasim Garipoglu Context Kasim Garipoglu is the owner of a firm that provided online trading of foreign exchange and contracts. Between April 2012 and December 2022,...
ICO publishes new guidance on international transfers of personal information
Link(s): Interactive guidance tool – Do the rules on international transfers apply? | ICO Context The ICO has announced that its new interactive self-service tool to help firms decide if they are making a restricted transfer under UK GDPR is now live. The...
OFSI and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office publish the Government’s strategic approach to sanctions enforcement
Link(s): Sanctions enforcement: cross-government approach, March 2026 - GOV.UKUK Government's strategic approach to sanctions enforcement - GOV.UKCross-government review of sanctions implementation and enforcement - GOV.UK Context The OFSI and the FDCA have...
ABI responds to Government Fraud Strategy
Link(s): ABI responds to Government Fraud Strategy | ABI Context The Government has published its new Fraud Strategy for 2026–29, setting out its latest plans to strengthen the UK’s approach to tackling fraud. The ABI has published its response to the new...
FOS urges young drivers to make informed decisions with car insurance
Link(s): The Financial Ombudsman Service urges young drivers to make informed decisions with car insurance – Financial Ombudsman service Context FOS is urging young drivers across the UK to make well-informed decisions when taking out car insurance. With...
PRA fines Direct Line Group (UK Insurance Limited) £10.6m
Link(s): PRA fines U K Insurance Limited £10,625,000 | Bank of Englandfinal-notice-u-k-insurance-limited.pdf Context The PRA has imposed a financial penalty of £10,625,000 on U K Insurance Limited (UKI Limited) in connection with a miscalculation of their...
FCA response to the Complaints Commissioner’s Report about Amyma Limited
Link(s): FCA response to the Complaints Commissioner’s Report FCA ref: 206890327 Context The FCA has published its response to the Complaints Commissioner’s report in relation to Amyma Limited, sympathising with those who lost money in investments promoted...
FCA updates its Events web page – fighting financial crime conference
Link(s): Events | FCA Summary - Working together to fight financial crime Context The FCA has updated its Events web page with details of a “Working together to fight financial crime” conference in London on 14 May from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm. Key points to...
FCA publishes Quarterly Consultation Paper 51 – CP26/8
Link(s):CP26/8: Quarterly consultation paper No. 51 | FCACP26/8: Quarterly Consultation Paper No. 51 Context The FCA has published Quarterly Consultation Paper 51 – CP26/8. There is one item of note for our clients (see Chapter 4 and Appendix 3) in relation to making...
CII publishes an article on supporting vulnerable customers without weakening fraud controls
Link(s): Supporting vulnerable customers without weakening fraud controls Context The CII has published a summary of insights shared in two webinar sessions which Woodgate and Cark hosted with the CII to gain the perspective of claims professionals and,...
ASA guidance on pricing transparency
Link(s): Put your money where your mouth is - ASA | CAP Context The ASA has published a Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) article in relation to pricing transparency. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) came into force...
FCA fines John Wood Group for issuing misleading statements
Link(s): FCA fines John Wood Group PLC for issuing misleading statements | FCA Context The John Wood Group (PLC) has been fined £12,993,700 for publishing inaccurate financial results information and is an example of the FCA shortening enforcement...
FCA and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Link(s): Independent Football Regulator and FCA Memorandum of Understanding | FCA Memorandum of Understanding between the Independent Football Regulator and the FCA Context The FCA and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) have signed a Memorandum of...
FCA publishes a new ‘About the Consumer Duty’ web page and updates its Consumer Duty board reports: good practice and areas for improvement
Link(s): About the Consumer Duty | FCA Consumer Duty board reports: good practice and areas for improvement | FCA Context The FCA has published a new ‘About the Consumer Duty’ web page, and has updated its ‘Consumer Duty board reports: good practice and...
FCA Regulatory Priorities: Insurance Report update
Link(s):A smarter approach to communicating our regulatory priorities | FCA Regulatory Priorities reports | FCA Regulatory Priorities: Insurance report Context We reported last week that the FCA launched the first of its new Regulatory Priorities reports, starting...
ICO publishes a joint statement on privacy risks of AI-generated imagery
Link(s): International Data Protection Authorities issue joint statement on privacy risks of AI-generated imagery | ICO Context The ICO has published a joint statement from International Data Protection Authorities on privacy risks of AI-generated imagery....
FCA publishes its quarterly authorisations metrics data
Link(s): FCA Authorisations operating service metrics 2025/26 Q3 | FCAAuthorisations operating service metrics Q3 2025/26 Context The FCA has published its quarterly authorisations metrics data from October to December 2025. Key points to note and next...
FCA proposes action to close gaps in borrowers’ credit files
Link(s): FCA proposes action to close gaps in borrowers’ credit files | FCACP26/7: Credit Information Market Study: Proposed approach to implementing FCA remedies | FCACP26/7: Credit Information Market Study: Proposed approach to implementing FCA remedies...
FCA fines influencers for issuing unauthorised financial promotions
Link(s): Influencers fined for issuing unauthorised financial promotions Context The FCA has fined seven social media influencers for their role in promoting an unauthorised foreign exchange trading scheme involving Contracts for Differences. Key points to...
FCA publishes Regulatory Priorities: Insurance Report
Link(s):A smarter approach to communicating our regulatory priorities | FCA Regulatory Priorities reports | FCARegulatory Priorities: Insurance report Context The FCA has launched new Regulatory Priorities reports, starting with the insurance sector. This marks a new...
Close Brothers to remove the need to obtain explicit commission consent from customers
Link(s):Commission Disclosure Requirements | Close Brothers Premium Finance Context Following the Supreme Court decision in the Hopcraft, Wrench and Johnson motor finance cases, and the publication of the FCA’s premium finance market study final report, CBPF has...
New research shows the public want influencer ads to be clearly labelled
Link(s):Public want influencer ads to be clearly labelled, new research shows - ASA | CAP Context The ASA and CAP have published research showing that many people find it difficult to tell when influencer content is advertising. Influencer ads are often confused with...
Adverse weather pushes property insurance payouts to £6.1 billion in 2025
Link(s):Adverse weather pushes property insurance payouts to £6.1 billion in 2025 | ABI Context According to the ABI’s latest data, Insurers have paid out £6.1 billion in property claims in 2025, this is the highest annual total on record. In the final quarter alone,...
OFSI launches a Call for Evidence on ownership and control in financial sanctions regulations
Link(s):Ownership and Control Test in UK Financial Sanctions Regulations - GOV.UKCall for evidence on ownership and control in financial sanctions regulations – Office of Financial Sanctions ImplementationOwnership and Control Test in UK Financial Sanctions...
ICO publishes an update on further convictions in UK’s largest nuisance call investigation
Link(s): Update: Further convictions in UK’s largest nuisance call investigation | ICO Context The ICO has published an update announcing that two further individuals have been convicted following the ICOs extensive...
FCA publishes its whistleblowing quarterly data for Q4 2025
Link(s):Whistleblowing quarterly data 2025 Q4 | FCA Context The FCA has published its Q4 2025 whistleblowing data, which shows the number of new whistleblowing reports it received between October and December 2025, and the existing reports closed during this period....
ICO publishes its Data Protection Complaints Handling guidance
Link(s): How to deal with data protection complaints | ICO Context The ICO has published its new guidance in relation to handling data protection complaints, which explains what data controllers and processors need to do to meet the new requirement to have...
HM Treasury publishes its awaited Appointed Representatives Regime Consultation
Link(s): Consultation: The Appointed Representatives Regime - GOV.UK ARs_Consultation.pdf Context HM Treasury has published its long-awaited Consultation on the future of the Appointed Representatives (ARs) regime. In announcing the Consultation, the...
ABI reports £11.9 billion paid out in 2025 to support motorists across 2.5 million claims
Link(s): £11.9 billion paid out in 2025 to support motorists across 2.5 million claims | ABI Context The ABI has provided its latest figures showing that motor insurers paid out £2.9b in the final quarter of 2025, taking total payouts for the year to...
FOS publishes Q3 2025/26 complaints data
Link(s):Financial Ombudsman Service sees lowest complaint levels in two years – Financial Ombudsman serviceQuarterly complaints data: Q3 2025/26 – Financial Ombudsman service Context FOS has published its Q3 2025/2026 complaints data, along with its insights in...
FCA publishes its 18 December 2025 Board minutes
Link(s): FCA Board Minutes: 18 December 2025 Context The FCA has published the Board minutes from its 18 December 2025 meeting, on 11 February 2026. Key points to note and next actions Key themes included strengthening...
FCA bans Lord Jason David Rowan from performing any regulated functions and activities
Link(s): Final Notice 2026: Lord Jason David Rowan Context Jason David Rowan was approved to perform the CF1 Director controlled function at Energysave Central Limited between 26 May 2017 and 12 March 2018. Energysave...
FCA announces new protections for Buy Now Pay Later borrowers
Link(s):New protections confirmed for Buy Now Pay Later borrowers | FCAPS26/1: Regulation of Deferred Payment Credit (unregulated Buy Now Pay Later)PS26/1 Regulation of Deferred Payment Credit (unregulated Buy Now Pay Later) pdf Context The FCA has confirmed that it...
FCA publishes Q3 2025/26 Skilled Persons Reports data
Link(s):Skilled person reviews | FCANumber of Skilled Persons Reports commissioned in 2025/26 Q3 (1 October 2025 – 31 December 2025) Context The FCA has updated its Skilled Persons Reviews web page to include a link to the Q3 2025/26 Skilled Persons Reports data. The...
ABI outlines its 2026-2028 strategy to strengthen trust, resilience and market effectiveness
Link(s):ABI outlines strategy to strengthen trust, resilience and market effectiveness | ABIabipurposestrategyreportfebruary2026.pdf Context AB has announced In its new 2026-28 strategy that it is reaffirming its commitment to building a trusted insurance sector,...
OFSI creates new ‘regime pages’ to host future sanctions notices
Link(s):Current UK sanctions regimes - GOV.UK Context The OFSI has confirmed that, following the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets, new regime pages have been created to host future sanctions notices. These notices will cover all changes...
FCA blog article: “What do we mean when we say ‘fair value’?”
Link(s):What do we mean when we say 'fair value'? | FCA Context The FCA has published an article by Graeme Reynolds, FCA Director of Competition and Interim Director of Insurance, asking if firms can provide evidence that their customers are getting a fair deal. ...
FCA speech: “Insurance in the round: Innovation, growth and trust”
Link(s): Insurance in the round: Innovation, growth and trust | FCA Context The FCA has published a speech given by Sarah Pritchard, FCA Deputy CEO, at the ABI Conference 2026 in Westminster, in which she has said that...
FCA publishes speech on the FCA’s long term review into AI and retail financial services
Link(s): The FCA’s long term review into AI and retail financial services: designing for the unknown | FCAReview into the long-term impact of AI on retail financial services (The Mills Review) | FCA Context Sheldon Mills...
FCA publishes its Premium Finance Market Study MS24/2 final report
Link(s):Falling cost of premium finance saving consumers around £157m a year | FCAMS24/2 Premium Finance Market Study | FCAMS24/2 Premium Finance Market Study: Final Report Context The FCA has published the final report for its premium finance market study MS24/2. In...
ABI guest blog: “The FCA, fair value and simpler rules”
Link(s):The FCA, fair value and simpler rules | ABI Context The ABI has published a ‘guest blog’ by Joseph Thomson, Technical Specialist at the FCA. Thomson explains that the ABI is working with FCA and other trade associations including BIBA on how they can ensure...
ABI response to Northern Ireland’s new graduated driver licensing system
Link(s):ABI response to Northern Ireland’s new Graduated Driver Licensing system | ABI Context In response to the news that Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driver licensing for new drivers, the ABI has responded positively....