Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Opinion: Mayer Brown's Chris Chapman on regulation and the FCA
Don’t get caught out: The insurance industry needs to keep an eye on the FCA’s ongoing initiatives, writes Chris Chapman
Quizzical questions: 5 July 2019
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Biba warns that HMRC's IPT consultation may have "detrimental impact" on brokers
Trade body calls for input from members as it gears up to respond to the government.
Financial services firms reported 819 cyber incidents to the FCA last year
Six percent of cyber incidents were reported by the general insurance and protection sector.
FCA warns of UK General clone
Fraudsters have been trying to trick consumers by using UK General's name.
Zurich's Tulsi Naidu to chair the FCA Practitioner Panel
She will take on the post on 1 August.
ABI slams FSCP's proposed automatic-upgrade rule to tackle dual pricing
Consumer body's suggestion follows the super-complaint from Citizens Advice.
Dual pricing: Capping prices risks industry profits, warns Fitch
The CMA had recommended price caps, as regulators propose solutions to the 'loyalty penalty', but the ratings agency suggests it could destabilise the market.
The Blog Spot: First impressions
Commissioning editor Laurence Eastham reflects on his first month in the insurance industry.
FCA issues warning on Instagram-based broker
The regulator believes Delta Car Insurance has been conducting unauthorised business.
FCA strengthens position on dual pricing
The regulator has published a fresh response to the CMA.
Insurers could face fines for £4bn dual pricing "rip off"
The government is set to give the Competition & Markets Authority power to bypass the courts and fine firms that exploit loyalty.
Quizzical questions: 14 June 2019
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Motor market records best year since 1985 ahead of troubled future, says EY
FCA pricing investigation and Civil Liability Act are expected to depress profitability in future years.
FCA warns of clone broker
Wentworth Insurance Brokers has been cloned by fraudsters.
#Insagepeople: 3-7 June 2019
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Brexit: FCA confirms extension of the Temporary Permissions Regime deadline
The deadline has been revised after originally being set for 28 March 2019.
Brokers warned over admin fees and commission
DAC Beachcroft said analysis of FCA studies found that firms do not have sufficient focus on customers.
Three insurance firms on FSCS insolvency list
List includes payment protection specialist British Insurance which was bought by Towergate in 2008, but stopped trading in 2011.
FCA warns of clone MGA
The regulator says fraudsters are using details of authorised companies to scam customers.
Research shows 50% of motorists think dual pricing should be illegal
A survey by Go Compare show half of the drivers surveyed felt it should be illegal for insurers to reserve best prices for new customers.
FCA re-examines duty of care as report warns customers at risk of harm
The regulator published a feedback statement which revealed most respondents believe there needs to be change to better protect financial services customers.
FCA data reveals fall in complaints in second half of 2018
Regulator says total amount of complaints about financial services reached 3.91m, with PPI making up 40%.
Brexit and customer fairness dominate FCA 2019/20 plans
The regulator’s Business Plan revealed a focus on “fair treatment for existing customers” amid dual pricing investigation and warned orderly transition post-Brexit is an “immediate priority”.