11/30/2023
Personal investment firms that give bad advice to hold capital for redress
Any firm not holding enough capital will be subject to automatic asset retention rules to prevent them from disposing of their assets.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
11/30/2023
OECD gives murky economic picture, as UK urged to reform triple lock
The OECD isn’t expecting any rate cuts until late 2024 and for some economies not until 2025.
11/30/2023
Opening remarks at the 50th anniversary of the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) - Andrew Bailey
Given at FXJSC 50th Anniversary event held at the Bank of England, London
11/30/2023
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
The FCA has also published an accompanying Dear CEO letter, which reminds firms that they must not seek to avoid potential redress liabilities.
11/30/2023
Seventh edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid
FSMA 2023 also provides a framework to repeal retained EU law
11/30/2023
Allfunds receives UK regulatory authorisation
Third Country Branch
11/29/2023
FCA's unveils 'landmark' sustainability rules, but some areas will need ongoing clarification
This is vital for those funds investing across the spectrum of assets and allows the FCA to bring fund of funds into scope too.
11/29/2023
CCLA launches AdviserAction group to ‘drive sustainable outcomes’
In its survey of 20,000 consumers, the Financial Conduct Authority found that 81% would like their investments to do good as well as deliver a financial return.
11/28/2023
FCA bans two advisers for poor BSPS advice
Resulting in £9,769,550 of pension funds being transferred to riskier defined contribution schemes.
11/28/2023
Government should ‘go further’ on Isa shake-up
It will also allow partial transfers of Isa funds in-year between providers from April 2024.
11/27/2023
EU Commission announces €4bn Innovation Fund call
The Innovation Fund can cover up to 60% of a project's relevant costs, with eligibility extended to projects in the EEA, including the maritime, road transport and buildings sectors.
11/27/2023
HSBC UK investigating as customers struggle to access banking services
The bank has apologised to customers and is working to restore its mobile and online banking service, including the authorising of online card purchases via the app.
11/27/2023
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
The report explores where AI is currently being deployed; where it shows promise for the future; and how to make the most of the opportunities on offer.
11/27/2023
FCA finds investment firm IFPR understanding still lacking
This is the final report from the FCA on the implementation of IFPR.
11/27/2023
Klarna gets full UK approval to offer credit and payments, but BNPL goes unregulated
The Stockholm-headquartered fintech established a new UK holding company called Klarna Financial Services UK to secure regulatory approval.
11/27/2023
FCA bans Nigel Lewis and Susan Jones for incompetent British Steel Pension Scheme advice
Mr Lewis has also been banned from holding any senior management functions in a regulated firm.
11/24/2023
Luxembourg Sets Pace for Private Credit in Europe
Private credit has been a key beneficiary of this mood and Luxembourg has been right at the centre of this activity as a primary jurisdiction for private credit in Europe.
11/24/2023
Unregulated Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) firms becoming authorised
While BNPL products can provide a useful way to spread the cost of a purchase for some people, it's important that consumers are aware that many BNPL products remain unregulated.
11/24/2023
PIMFA welcomes reforms to ISAs including proposals to allow fractional share ownership
Of more interest is the Government’s stated intention to permit certain fractional share contracts within ISAs.
11/23/2023
Pension value for money
The FCA is responsible for the regulation of contract-based defined contribution schemes and is working alongside the DWP and TPR to ensure the new framework is consistent across all DC schemes.