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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

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

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

Money Marketing: Lessons from the FCA’s review into consolidation

Insight — 11/11/25
Following the FCA's recent review of consolidation activity across the advice and wealth management sector, TCC's Strategic Regulatory Director, Jason Wintie has considered what this means for firms in Money Marketing today. Read why the regulator’s findings highlight several structural risks

Money Marketing: Consumer Duty turns two with big expectations still to meet

Insight — 15/07/25
Two years on from the FCA’s introduction of the Consumer Duty, many firms have made meaningful strides - but key expectations remain unmet.   In a recent article, TCC's Senior Regulatory Consultant Juana Diaz-Landinez highlights persistent challenges around vulnerability, customer support and

Money Marketing: Ongoing advice still on the regulator’s radar

Insight — 12/06/25
Money Marketing's Lois Vallely reflects Jason Wintie's speech on the regulator's position on ongoing advice, delivered at intelliflo’s innovate conference, 10 June. Jason Wintie is Technical Director at TCC. The FCA remains focused on “ongoing advice,” preparing follow‑up reviews of 22 firms

A growth agenda is good for the consolidation market – Money Marketing

Insight — 22/04/25
The decreased liability associated with defined benefit transfers combined with the government’s growth agenda and market dynamics, is creating a favourable environment for investment and acquisitions.   In his latest Money Marketing insight, TCC's Technical Director David Boyhan, shares an

What firms should take from the FCA’s latest portfolio strategy letter

Insight — 12/11/24
The FCA's latest portfolio strategy letter for financial advisers and investment intermediaries has become an important cornerstone of its communications. While the business plan remains a must-read, the portfolio strategy letter offers deeper, sector-specific insights, highlighting the FCA’s prio

How advice firms should navigate the AI journey

Insight — 17/09/24
There are numerous new AI solutions available for financial advice firms, offering a range of choices. However, it's often unclear which type of AI is being promoted and if it suits your needs. It's important to know there are two main types of AI, and it's crucial to identify which one is right for

Eight essentials for looming Consumer Duty assessments

Insight — 13/06/24
The 31 July was a date firmly etched on minds across the industry this time last year, as the Consumer Duty became the new compliance standard for all regulated firms. This year, the date remains circled in business diaries as the day boards are required to have conducted their annual assessments. I

Consumer Duty: What does the FCA expect from ongoing advice services?

Insight — 04/04/24
The regulator has written to 20 major financial advice firms to request information on their ongoing advice charges, signalling its intention to place a spotlight on the ways firms are revising their approach in line with the Consumer Duty’s fair value and consumer understanding requirements. In M

Assessing vulnerability: How can firms help mitigate risks of DIY SIPPs?

Insight — 09/02/24
A recent Financial Ombudsman Service decision has highlighted the risks of DIY SIPP arrangements – particularly for customers displaying signs of vulnerability such as gambling addiction. In this FT Adviser feature, TCC’s Head of Advisory Practice, Gary Maude, gives his expertise regarding firms

Regulatory due diligence: Examining firms’ priorities for 2024

Insight — 10/01/24
2023 proved to be another busy year for acquisitions within financial services - and despite the relatively higher cost of borrowing, this trend shows no sign of stopping into the new year. But with DB Transfers now being considered Business As Usual (BAU) by the regulator, where should firms be foc

Four steps to building an effective Retirement Income proposition

Insight — 13/11/23
In June, the FCA re-iterated its focus on retirement income as a regulatory priority, requesting information from more than 1,000 firms on their approach to managing areas including processes, fees, incentives and controls via an 87-question survey. The regulator is expected to issue further communi

Why firms need to be challenging themselves on price and value

Insight — 26/09/23
In the run-up to the Consumer Duty, the regulator called on firms to re-examine their charging structures to ensure compliance with the new legislation’s Price & Value outcome. However, our benchmarking study found that half of firms had no plans to change their fee model, reporting they were

FCA publishes Guidance Consultation on Financial Promotions on social media

Insight — 02/08/23
In the FCA’s Business Plan for 2023/24, it prioritised reducing and preventing consumer harm, particularly in in financial promotions. The FCA has now published its Guidance Consultation on Financial Promotions on social media. Whilst firms may consider this to be aimed at ‘finfluencers’ and u