Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
FCA seeks views about regulatory framework for SMEs
Regulator says its discussion paper follows issues with the way some financial services firms have treated SME clients.
FSCS CEO says its funding should reflect risks
Mark Neale says funding is an area next year's FCA review should look at.
FCA confirms PPI claims deadline consultation
Eighteen firms face cost of funding £42.2m communications campaign.
FCA investigates how GI firms use big data
Regulator issues call for information about how retail general insurance firms use big data with a focus on how it affects customer outcomes.
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
Zurich's news of job cuts was the most read story this week. But what else got brokers clicking?
FCA may get power to access brokers' internet records
The government's Investigatory Powers Bill - dubbed The Snoopers' Charter - contains the measure.
Circle's pre-tax profit doubles to £60,851
Broker says client retention remained above 95%.
FCA moves the goalposts over add-ons
Brokers express surprise and concern over regulator’s unexpectedly wide definition of add-ons
Editor's letter - November 2015
“If brokers… end up paying for the advertising to generate more claims we really will have gone through the looking glass”
MPs anger over FSCS fee collection reform failure
MPs demand answers on how the Financial Services Compensation Scheme can change how it collects fees.
Aviva sacks employee after data breach
IFED has also launched criminal investigation after fears customer information was sold to third party.
FCA cancels Ilford-based AAA Insurance's permissions
Regulator says broker has failed to be open and co-operative.
Bend with the FCA and stop taking commission
Ravi Takhar, CEO of Orchard Funding Group, explains the advantages of an insurance broker becoming a lender.
FCA to consult on introducing PPI complaint deadline
Trade body says it will also consult on funding a consumer communications campaign.
Brokers warned over 'insistent clients'
FCA guidance for pensions advisers could have relevance for those selling insurance
Insurance complaints fall 13.6%
FCA reveals a drop in the number of complaints about general insurance to 1,204,783.
FCA appoints Georgina Philippou as COO
The regulator says its executive committee is now complete.
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Protecting SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority thematic review found SMEs were being let down by claims handlers. What can the industry do to improve?
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Better use of data
There are huge amounts of data out there and it is now much easier for brokers to use and place business online – if only they were more aware of this
Broker fined and banned by FCA
The regulator found Ralph Whittington caused Savesure to misappropriate insurance premiums.
FCA spent £1.17m on foreign travel in 2014
Total travel costs at regulator hit £1.93m.
FCA reportedly looking into Aviva and Friends Life merger
Advisors on the merger asked to disclose information after Friends Life shares rose 17% a month before the deal was leaked.
Opinion: A deceptive title to a dangerous document?
Create Solutions' Mike Cranny on the implications of a little-read FCA discussion paper
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
It’s been a busy week in broking but which stories hit the top spot for our readers this week?