Consumer Duty Archives

FCA fines highlight the need for better customer support

Two recent huge fines imposed by the FCA have once again spotlighted the ongoing need for

24/10/24 Read more

How do large firms with an abundance of resources fall foul of FCA regulations?

The FCA has revealed that

15/10/24 Read more

Ongoing advice services and retirement income advice are key priorities in the latest FCA update

On the 7th October, the FCA wrote a

08/10/24 Read more

Insurers unable to demonstrate robust fair value assessments and adherence to product governance

TCC’s team of experts has become aware of some firms being challenged by the FCA on their

19/09/24 Read more

Press Release

Insurers urged to demonstrate fair value and good customer outcomes

Gary Maude, Director of Advisory Practice at TCC, shares his concerns for the insurance sector:

28/08/24 Read more

Five key questions to consider when changing your advice model

Recently there has been an uptick in investment advice firms looking to make some material

22/08/24 Read more

Discretionary commission arrangements review – do I need to act?

“Firms who expect the Barclays hearing to result in this issue going away

22/08/24 Read more

Five key priorities for long-term Consumer Duty success

TCC recently hosted a multi-sector Consumer Duty forum to review ongoing industry risks and

09/08/24 Read more

When 'safe harbours' become unsafe

As the dust settles on the Consumer Duty landscape one year after it was first introduced,

07/08/24 Read more

News

Eight essentials for looming Consumer Duty assessments

The 31 July was a date firmly etched on minds across the industry this time last year, as the Consumer

13/06/24 Go to article

A reflection: Identifying potentially vulnerable customers then and now

The FCA issued Occasional Paper No.8: Consumer Vulnerability in 2015. It was published with

11/06/24 Read more

How to deliver fair treatment to customers who are (or may become) vulnerable

The FCA has recently imposed a fine of over

06/06/24 Read more

Consumer Investments Duty compliance for closed products and services

Ahead of the Consumer Duty implementation deadline of 31 July 2024 for all closed products

23/05/24 Read more

Longer-term mortgage loans surge in popularity with the under-30s

Longer-term mortgage loans surge in popularity with the under-30s Recent

15/05/24 Read more

How to establish a robust evidential trail and deliver fair value for assets under advice customers

As financial service firms await the findings from the FCA’s survey of

18/04/24 Read more

Consumer Duty: FCA review highlights risks for motor insurance customers

FCA outlines new expectations for motor insurers following claims handling review

10/04/24 Read more

News

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

The regulator has written to 20 major financial advice firms to request information on their ongoing

04/04/24 Go to article

FCA Business Plan: 2024/25

The FCA has released its annual

28/03/24 Read more

Regulatory focus on the needs of vulnerable customers for 2024

This month the FCA has published multiple communications which will ultimately impact how

26/03/24 Read more

FCA announces review into firms’ approaches to vulnerability for 2024

On

20/03/24 Read more

FCA urges advisers to re-assess retirement income support processes following review

The FCA has written a new

20/03/24 Read more

Ongoing advice services and associated charges on FCA’s agenda – and the new focus of claims management companies

Ongoing advice services and any associated charges have been firmly on the FCA’s radar

01/03/24 Read more

Compliance in focus: Your experts' guide to Consumer Duty annual assessments

During its recent multi-firm

29/02/24 Read more

News

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

A recent Financial Ombudsman Service decision has highlighted the risks of DIY SIPP arrangements –

09/02/24 Go to article

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FCA fines highlight the need for better customer support

How do large firms with an abundance of resources fall foul of FCA regulations?

Ongoing advice services and retirement income advice are key priorities in the latest FCA update

Insurers unable to demonstrate robust fair value assessments and adherence to product governance

Insurers urged to demonstrate fair value and good customer outcomes

Five key questions to consider when changing your advice model

Discretionary commission arrangements review – do I need to act?

Five key priorities for long-term Consumer Duty success

When 'safe harbours' become unsafe

Eight essentials for looming Consumer Duty assessments

A reflection: Identifying potentially vulnerable customers then and now

How to deliver fair treatment to customers who are (or may become) vulnerable

Consumer Investments Duty compliance for closed products and services

Longer-term mortgage loans surge in popularity with the under-30s

How to establish a robust evidential trail and deliver fair value for assets under advice customers

Consumer Duty: FCA review highlights risks for motor insurance customers

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

FCA Business Plan: 2024/25

Regulatory focus on the needs of vulnerable customers for 2024

FCA announces review into firms’ approaches to vulnerability for 2024

FCA urges advisers to re-assess retirement income support processes following review

Ongoing advice services and associated charges on FCA’s agenda – and the new focus of claims management companies

Compliance in focus: Your experts' guide to Consumer Duty annual assessments

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

FCA fines highlight the need for better customer support