Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The Financial Conduct Authority is the conduct regulator for 59,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential supervisor for 49,000 firms, setting specific standards for 19,000 firms.
Allianz rolls out new initiative to prevent SME underinsurance
Insurer previously confirmed it would no longer apply average to SME claims.
Experts urge brokers to abide by the rules following Towergate's £2.6m fine
The FCA says it has previously issued warnings to the industry on the importance of complying with client money rules.
Towergate accepts £2.6m FCA fine
Consolidator hit by £2.6m fine from regulator for client and insurer money failings.
FCA fines Towergate £2.6m
Regulator discovered a number of weaknesses in relation to Towergate's protection of client and insurer money.
Former FCA boss Wheatley paid £827,000 for final year
Increase includes pay to 31 July 2016 after leaving in September last year.
FCA issues statement on financial regulation status after Brexit vote
Regulator monitoring developments and liaising with Bank of England.
Sarah Dalgarno moves across to lead legacy resolution unit at Towergate
Firm starts process of recruiting interim chief risk officer.
FCA fines and bans two insurance brokers
Terence Joint and Vroni Mavis O’Brien cited for failings on client money.
Biba welcomes the Enterprise Act
Association says new law is good news for the industry.
In Person: Axa's Chris Voller - Claims on the future
Axa's claims director Chris Voller on bringing claims into the digital age, new measures to tackle fraud and the implementation of Flood Re.
FCA goes on tour
Regulator aims to talk face-to-face with around 3,000 firms as it meets businesses, including brokers, across the UK.
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Brave new world?
Claims management companies are to come under the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority. What effect will this have on the sector?
FCA cancels permissions for two brokers
Both brokers failed to pay their fees and levies to the regulator.
Chancellor gives Parliament power to appoint or dismiss FCA chief exec
Appointments and renewals to be for five year terms.
FCA and PRA to strengthen decision-making processes
Regulators have published consultation paper to address transparency and effectiveness.
Tracey McDermott to leave the FCA
Regulator confirms McDermott will leave the organisation on 1 July.
Sam Woods named as new PRA chief
Woods replaces Andrew Bailey who is taking over as CEO of the FCA.
InsurTech Futures: FCA commits to innovation
Regulator reveals ‘Regulatory Sandbox’ designed to reduce regulatory burden on innovative firms.
FCA 2016/17 core fees reduced for brokers
However 1.6% reduction could be offset by addition of consumer credit costs.
Flood Re publishes list of insurers
Aviva, Hiscox, Legal & General, LV and More Than among firms which will offer policies backed by the scheme.
Blog: The FCA’s £53,161.71 a mile taxi ride
Some random calculations on the cost of finding the regulator’s new CEO.
Flood Re receives regulatory approval
Organisation confirms 4 April launch date.
FCA spent over £200,000 recruiting Andrew Bailey
Regulator interviewed four candidates for the CEO role.
GI complaints fall 3%
FCA reveals that non-PPI general insurance complaints fell to 296,505 between July and December 2015.