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Marking the second phase of its three-year campaign to improve outcomes for financial services consumers, the FCA’s Business Plan 2023/24 outlines its key ambitions for the year ahead. And with British consumers currently grappling with cost-of-living challenges from seemingly all directions, it
Earlier this month, the FCA published the findings from its latest thematic review exploring how firms are approaching their Fair Value assessments in the run-up to the new Consumer Duty launch on 31st July. The research aimed to understand how businesses across different areas of financial services
TCC has joined the SME Climate Hub community as part of our ongoing efforts to help tackle climate change and embrace more sustainable business practices. As a participant of this important worldwide initiative, we’ve committed to taking meaningful action towards lowering our impact on the environ
The financial pressure on consumers has further increased this April, with many witnessing a persistent rise in their bills. Energy costs continue to escalate in line with the energy price cap increase – along with spikes in other utilities such as council tax, water and broadband costs. This fres
The FCA has today launched its Business Plan 2023/24, outlining its regulatory priorities, concerns and objectives for the coming 12 months. The wide-ranging plan seeks to further the regulator’s ongoing mission to improve customer outcomes and promote greater accountability within financial servi
First published last year, the FCA’s strategy for 2025 highlighted three main areas for improvement over the next few years: promoting competition and positive change, setting and testing higher standards, and reducing and preventing serious harm. And given the economic challenges we’ve seen eme
The British Steel Pensions Scheme (BSPS) redress scheme began in earnest at the end of last month - meaning firms now have until the end of February 2024 to review their advice, conduct redress calculations and provide payments to affected customers. But with such a fast pace of work, how can firms
We’re delighted to reveal that we’ve been jointly presented the RegTech Innovation award, along with our sister company Recordsure, at this year’s FinTech Breakthrough Awards! One of five prizes given under programme’s RegTech category, the RegTech Innovation award highlights the business th
The role of AI and innovation in Consumer Duty’s future The Consumer Duty is the start of a new evidence-based, outcome focussed era of regulation. And with the 31st of July deadline fast approaching, firms face the challenge of monitoring and evidencing their compliance to the four main outcomes.
Further guidance on the FCA’s Consumer Duty expectations has been coming thick and fast in recent weeks and months. In January, the regulator published findings from its review of larger ‘fixed’ firms Implementation Plans, in a bid to spotlight good practice whilst noting key areas for
While the industry continues to concentrate on the new Consumer Duty and its implementation in July 2023, we’ve been taking a closer look at how the FCA’s expectations depend on delivering better value and fairer outcomes for financial services customers. Here we spotlight the FCA’s Consumer
Following yesterday’s International Women’s Day celebrations, we’re very pleased to share the exciting news that Joanne Smith, Founder and Executive Chair of TCC Group and Recordsure, has been featured in this year’s Women in Fintech Powerlist as one of the sector’s most prominent Senior L
Often the words equality and equity are used interchangeably. But this year’s International Women’s Day campaign - which culminates today on Wednesday 8th March - shines a spotlight on the real difference in their meaning. So, we’re keen as a business to explore the importance in understanding
After much speculation, the FCA is set to get the ball rolling on its British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) redress programme at the end of February – giving advisers until 28th March to contact all customers involved in the scheme. Research suggests that around 47% of advice given under the
The FCA views retirement income as regulatory priority. Unsuitable recommendations can cause ‘significant and irreversible harm’ to the financial wellbeing of retired individuals. In Money Marketing, TCC’s Technical Director David Boyhan explores what advisors can do to ensure clients are bein
When it comes to supporting your compliance and conduct goals, you need a compliance consultancy partner that’s well-versed in the regulatory requirements forward-thinking and trusted by your industry peers. With TCC, that’s precisely what you get – and more. We’re proud to be one of the
Job Title: Business Development Manager – Specialist Resourcing Reports to: Client Account Director / SPR Business Lead Location: Remote with travel to client sites as required Responsible for (people or teams): N/A Job Summary: TCC is an established financial services advisory consultancy, manage
Job Title: Senior Resource Consultant – Specialist Resourcing Reports to: Head of 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 p
In just over six months’ time, the Consumer Duty will be a regulatory reality for FCA regulated organisations, and so the clock is ticking for businesses to ensure their new and existing products and processes are compliant by 31st of July 2023. This momentous shift to a more assertive form of sup
As Client Account Director for TCC, Mark takes a lead role in developing the client base for our AI-powered document review technology and business assurance solutions. Mark brings more than a decade of experience across the breadth of financial services, his primary specialisms are enterprise and s
There was cause for optimism for providers and intermediaries according to Equity Release Council statistics in the third quarter of 2022. An increase of over 8% in equity release plans compared to the previous quarter – over 13,000 in total – is a promising uplift in post-pandemic business leve
Earlier this month, the FCA released a Portfolio Strategy letter emphasising their continued focus on the suitability of advice for Financial Advisers and Intermediaries. The latest Portfolio Strategy communication confirmed the FCA’s drive regarding advice to British Steel Pension Scheme m
TCC and Recordsure Group have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Support to join the admin support function, working alongside the HR team. We are seeking a conscientious and proactive individual with strong interpersonal and organisational skills to provide professional and efficient administ
