Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
FCA to move HQ to Olympic Park
Watchdog says move represents good value for its fee-payers.
FCA bans and fines Astbury Wren chief exec over "severe failings"
David Wren used over £600,000 in premiums for the firm's own use.
Deputy editor’s letter - April 2014
“The FCA has got brokers guessing as to how this will impact their selling practices, not to mention their back pockets”
AccessBI probe leaves brokers in limbo
Uncertainty surrounds the consequences of FCA investigation into troubled managing general agent
Brokers predict “casualties” after FCA add-on findings
Loss of add-on revenue could lead to bigger brokers snapping up struggling firms
FCA to investigate commercial claims
Regulator reveals series of planned reviews in new business plan.
FCA bans and fines broker £7,200
Watchdog warns that Philip Eley "poses a serious risk to consumers and to confidence in the financial system".
Regulator costs soar by 24%
New regulators must demonstrate more value for money, says NAO.
Besso confirms watchdog's corruption control fine
London market broker slapped with £315,000 fine.
Besso hit with £315,000 FCA fine
London market broker punished for bribery and corruption controls.
Biba to consult members over FCA add-on review
Trade body welcomes "sensible" first step.
ABI brands regulator's add-on probe "surprisingly generic"
Insurer trade body urged FCA to adopt a more "market-specific approach".
FCA's add-on shake-up "bad news for bad brokers"
Watchdog today warned that GI firms must stop viewing consumers as "pound signs".
FCA sinks teeth into add-ons
Regulator slams competition, claims ratios and sales systems.
Access Underwriting confirms no AccessBI link
Move follows news of FCA investigation into AccessBI.
AccessBI confirms FCA investigation
Client accounts have been frozen during investigation.
JLT enjoying "clean bill of health"
Broker insists it has "aligned its processes" after FCA fine.
FCA slaps HomeServe with its largest-ever retail fine
Home emergency and repairs insurance cover firm hit with £30.6m fine.
Former IIB technical head warns of "formidable" regulator
Ann Peel cites FCA's "root-and-branch review" of insurance.
CPP mis-selling victims set to start claiming compensation
Millions of people will be eligible for compensation as of mid-February.
FCA issues clone marine underwriter warning
Watchdog warns that LGS Commerce Insurance is posing as Durham-based marine underwriter.
RWA adds Jelf consultant as new compliance manager
Stokes has been charged with helping brokers meet the regulator's "exacting requirements".
Saffron launches online motor quote and buy brand
Broker hopes that InsureValid8 will reduce fraud.
Brokers disheartened by FSCS increase
No expectations of fall in levy for years.