Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
FCA proposes to ban opt-out selling
Regulator to abolish opt-out selling following study into the general insurance add-ons industry.
FCA to focus on appointed representatives and big data
The regulator says it will publish final client money rules this year.
FCA issues guidance on financial promotions via social media
Regulator says communications must be fair, clear and not misleading.
FCA takes firm stance on NED accountability
Roles of chairman, senior independent director and chairs of risk, audit, remuneration and nominations committees to come under new Senior Managers Regime.
Towergate planning for up to £85m mis-selling bill for financial division
Potential payments relates to past advice given to customers on ETV and UCIS.
FCA to reassess PPI complaints
Regulator to examine if current approach to PPI is working.
Wheatley regrets "shoot first" line
The FCA chief executive appears at hearing following the Davis Report.
FCA consults on FSCS management levy
FCA proposes management costs of £74.4m for Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
FCA insurance fines down 28.5% to £31.96m in 2014
Broker-specific fines fall from £9.76m in 2013 to £1.3m last year.
Confusion over new FCA rules
Experts fear sales over the phone will have to stop.
FCA could stop firms using premium rate numbers
Regulator is considering changes to the rules on complaint handling and post-sale calls.
FCA chiefs to face MPs
Executives called to Parliament following Davis Report.
FCA proposes GAP insurance sales changes
New rules set to come into force in September 2015.
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We’ve been awaiting the findings out the Davis Report ever since that fateful Telegraph article which saw millions of pounds wiped of the value of shares for the major insurers.
FCA investigation cost £3.8m
Total costs include £2.04m for the Clifford Chance Review and £1m for advice to the FCA and witness representation.
Clifford Chance Review: FCA apologises
Independent inquiry leads to cut in executive's bonuses.
FCA executives to lose bonuses, reports say
Senior management set to loses bonuses as Davis Report criticism expected.
FCA warns brokers over financial crime risk management
Biba to consult with regulator to assess what can be done to improve risk management at small firms
FCA to change strategy and structure
Clive Adamson, director of supervision at the FCA, set to leave.
FCA cancels trading permission for Coffin Insurance Services
Regulator not satisfied CIS conducts its affairs in a sound and prudent manner.
FCA review prompts firms to commit to improving complaints handling
Regulator identifies areas requiring further improvement.
FCA warns brokers on financial crime risk
Regulator carried out review which shows bribery and corruption risk not managed effectively.
Swinton cooperating with FCA after fines and bans for former executives
Halpin expresses regret while Axa denies any involvement with Bowyer.
FCA fines and bans three former Swinton senior executives
Ban follows enforcement action in 2013 and Halpin, Bowyer and Clare have been barred from senior roles at FCA regulated firms.