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Times are changing, and this can seem an overwhelming period for FCA-regulated firms as they get to grips with the new Consumer Duty and explore how they’ll become compliant. The pressing Implementation Plan deadline of Monday 31st October is now only a matter of weeks away, so we’re taking a cl
In the first of our subject matter expert interviews, Anthony Harkess, Client Director at TCC and Head of Specialist Resourcing, sits with David Boyhan, TCC Technical Director, to discuss Defined Benefit Transfers and the challenges the market is currently experiencing. David has over 15 years
Reports to: Client Delivery Director Responsible for (people or teams): Resource assigned to managed services projects Job Summary: To lead and manage a portfolio of client managed service delivery projects undertaken remotely or at Leeds Operation Centre or client site to deliver subject matter exp
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Director to join TCC's Advisory Team. The key aspects of the role are broad ranging and the successful candidate would require a good holistic understanding of key elements of the FCA Handbook, Regulated Business systems and controls within 3LOD as we
With the FCA’s deadline for implementation plans confirmed for 31st October 2022, firms should now be discerning how they’re going to adjust their business framework to satisfy the significant step up in oversight requirements as a matter of priority. But with only weeks left to prepare, how can
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join TCC's Sales Team! We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a good knowledge of the wealth, pension, or banking sectors. The successful candidate will have great interpersonal skills and a positive attit
Earlier this week, the FCA published a new policy statement outlining several planned improvements to the Appointed Representatives (AR) regime, which entails a number of new responsibilities for principal firms. The changes are brought to increase the amount of supervision principals are required t
The wait is over, after over a year of debate, speculation and rumours from all corners of the industry, the regulator has now set out the formal set of rules for its long-touted Consumer Duty legislation. First formally proposed in May 2021, the Consumer Duty, as published on 27 July 2022, effect
After being named Innovator of the Year in the Women in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Awards 2021, we're delighted that TCC and Recordsure Founder and Executive Chair Joanne Smith has been confirmed as a judge for this year's event. This much-anticipated event shines a light on the tal
We hope you are enjoying this glorious summer! TCC is incredibly busy at the moment - we're currently looking for candidates for several contractor roles, including: RECAL Calculations Analysts £450/day via an umbrella Remote 2-3 months MUST HAVE experience of Defined Benefit calculations Pl
Reports to: Resourcing Team Manager – Specialist Resourcing Responsible for (people or teams): - Associates (Contractors) Team description: The Specialist Resourcing Team works alongside our Managed Services and Advisory divisions, helping to provide the best possible resource for TCC projects as
Despite only weeks to go until the final Consumer Duty rules are announced, a recent survey by Royal London has found that almost one in five advisers are still unfamiliar with the new legislation - suggesting many firms remain unaware of the significant step-up in regulatory obligations awaiting th
When the ongoing rapid rises in the cost of food, transportation and energy first began early this year, many commentators were quick to warn we’d see an eventual avalanche of individuals struggling with their finances. And six months on, the most recent data suggests that – for an increasing cr
How can you approach complaints in a way that's constructive for both parties? In FT Adviser, Associate Director Neil Dethick explains his three-step process for helping unsatisfied customers navigate your complaints procedure - and how you can transform less-than-stellar outcomes into a learning
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded 2022’s 'Financial Services Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year in the United Kingdom' at the annual Global Advisory Experts Awards! Global Advisory Experts (GAE) is one of the most prominent international online resources for locating spec
The financial sector is currently experiencing a significant surge in acquisitions. And though these can be an efficient way of expanding your distribution, it’s essential you do your homework first to ensure a target firm won’t end up saddling you with hidden liabilities down the road. In Money
We’re very happy to announce that TCC and Recordsure Founder and Executive Chair Joanne Smith has been invited to lend her expertise as a judge at the 2022 Women in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Awards. This prestigious event recognises the important work being done by female thought leade
With its focus on encouraging firms to take a bolder approach to customer care, the FCA intends the Consumer Duty to completely reframe how consumer protection is approached across financial services. But with so much focus on the ‘how’, it’s sometimes easy to forget why such an ambitious init
UK consumers are currently experiencing a cost-of-living crisis unseen for decades, with petrol prices soaring to record levels in recent weeks and energy costs more than doubling this year. Inflation is expected to reach 7% in 2022 according to the latest Bank of England inflation report. With wage
We’re delighted to announce that Joanne Smith, Founder and Executive Chair at TCC and Recordsure, has been named Innovator of the Year at this year’s UK FinTech Awards! The UK FinTech Awards celebrate the many achievements and successes of the UK’s burgeoning FinTech and RegTech sector, reflec
Replacing the previous Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) requirements, the Consumer Duty is expected to bring new standards of care across the entire client journey. But could it also lead to new operational challenges? In FT Adviser, Associate Director Neil Dethick outlines four potential complicat
For the month of March, we’ve been continuing the International Women’s Day celebrations with a blog series that aims to unpick some of the biases that still exist in the workplace and disproportionally impact women, many of which are rarely talked about. This week we’re rounding off our serie
United by the principle of ensuring firms do their part to provide a fair and transparent service for clients, regulators around the world have signalled their intent to continue strengthening consumer protections and raising standards further over the next few years. And between the incoming Consum
