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FCA brings Buy Now Pay Later under its regulation from July 2026

Insight — 12/02/26
The FCA has confirmed the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector will now come under its regulation following a recent Government decision.This will benefit BNPL borrowers with stronger protections from the 15th July 2026. BNPL firms are urged to register for temporary permissions betwee

The FCA welcomes consolidation but raises the accountability bar

Insight — 11/02/26
Consolidation in wealth management continues at pace, and the FCA’s recent multi-firm review sends a clear message to leadership teams: growth is welcome, but only when it is supported by strong governance, effective oversight and clear evidence of control. For acquiring firms this repr

75/25 resourcing model, the new strategic imperative for financial services

Insight — 06/02/26
Financial services operational and compliance leaders face a constant need to respond to relentless regulatory changes, manage complex remediation projects, and drive operational transformation – while controlling costs and mitigating risk.  The traditional approach has been to build large, per

Insurance edge: Pure protection in focus

Insight — 06/02/26
TCC Group (TCC, Momenta and Recordsure)  featured in Insurance Edge: Pure Protection in Focus – FCA Market Study Raises Regulatory Expectations for 2026 The FCA’s Pure Protection Market Study signals tougher expectations on fair value, commission transparency and customer outcomes. While imp

Consolidation: Balancing commercial ambition with regulatory discipline

Insight — 04/02/26
The multi-firm review of consolidation in the financial advice and wealth management sector has been closely watched by firms –  and with good reason. As consolidation continues at pace, the FCA has turned its attention to how acquiring firms govern, integrate and oversee their growing

FCA market study on Pure Protection: Regulatory expectations intensify in 2026

Insight — 30/01/26
The FCA launched its Market Study into the distribution of pure protection products in 2024, signalling a renewed, wide-ranging focus on fair value, commission structures, competition, and how consumers access protection products. The study examines not only remuneration models but also routes to

Why no loss doesn’t mean no risk in today’s redress market

Insight — 29/01/26
For many firms, redress has traditionally been associated with individual complaints, long investigations, and complex remediation exercises. But as we explored in our recent webinar ‘The redress lens: Expert insight every wealth manager needs to know’, the market has shifted. With it so t

AI in financial services: a turning point for regulators and firms

Insight — 29/01/26
Commenting on the recent UK Parliament – Treasury Committee publication of the Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services report, Joe Norburn, CEO at TCC Group (TCC, Momenta and Recordsure), highlighted the growing regulatory and operational challenge posed by AI.   “The Treasury Sel

AB Accounting: AML heat to rise

Insight — 27/01/26
Accountancy firms should prepare for tougher anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) supervision as the FCA is set to take supervision from 23 professional body supervisors, bringing stricter enforcement, greater scrutiny and heavier compliance demands. The regulator’s data

Why growth without rigour is the biggest risk in advice consolidation

Insight — 22/01/26
Consolidation in the advice sector has become so familiar it almost feels routine. New deals announced, assets added, national footprints extended. For many firms, acquisition is now the default growth strategy rather than a tactical move. But something has changed. The market has matured, regulati

Watch on-demand: Sessions with our compliance experts

Insight — 21/01/26
The best of our online sessions with experts All our online sessions in one place - all you need to know about the latest changes in the regulatory landscape, top tips and best practice for financial services firms.  https://vimeo.com/1161822264 Balancing commercial ambition with regulatory discip

Rethinking ongoing advice to deliver client value

Insight — 13/01/26
As the FCA raises the bar on how compliance must be demonstrated, Joe Norburn, CEO of TCC Group (TCC, Momenta and Recordsure), shares what firms need to do now to be ready for 2026 and why moving beyond good intentions to always-on, data-led evidencing. This insight was featured by IT Supply Cha

Essential industry insights and analysis of latest critical regulatory priorities

The financial services sector has been abuzz with a variety of pressing issues - from ongoing advice services, motor finance and Consumer Duty expectations, to the crucial role of technology for outcome evidencing.