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.
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?
FCA cancels ex Coversure franchisee's permissions
Regulator says Mark Cleaver failed to co-operate and disclose details of his business.
Gallagher vows to work with KPMG on skilled person review
KPMG appointed to lead 166 skilled person review into Gallagher.
FCA finalises rules on complaints handling
Firms will have more time to resolve complaints, but can't charge customers premium rates for phone calls.
Wheatley “disappointed” by FCA exit
Outgoing chief executive indicates “unfinished business” at the regulator.
Martin Wheatley to stand down as FCA chief
Tracey McDermott to take over as acting CEO while the regulator searches for a permanent replacement.
FCA spends £1.7m on staff expenses
Regulator reveals staff spending hit £1.7m with £136,432 spent on foreign travel.
Compliance director claims FCA attempting the impossible
Mike Cranny says the regulator's attempt to measure value in for insurance add-on products is beset with problems.
FCA appoints Jonathan Davidson as new director of supervision
Davidson is a member of JLT's strategic advisory group and former COO at Direct Line.
Moorhouse sees soaring profit
Broker reports increasing profits, but a drop in turnover for 2014.
As bad as bankers?
Brokers must make positive changes if they are to escape being tarred with the same brush as bankers, says Branko Bjelobaba