Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
FSCS further extends CRL's Alpha deadline
FSCS "hopeful" 30 April deadline could lead to a deal being agreed as CRL continues to look for replacement cover following unrated insurer Alpha's bankruptcy last year.
CRL responds to FSCS Alpha deadline extension
CEO Steve Mansour says the broker has been working with the FSCS for some months in order to help transfer policies affected by Alpha’s bankruptcy last year.
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Brokers and FSCS step in for Qudos customers following unrated insurer's collapse
The FSCS named Adrian Flux and Tobell Insurance Services as it detailed the transfer of 165,000 policies from the bust Danish provider.
CRL has deadline to replace Alpha policies extended
FSCS says the broker is "making progress" in finding replacement cover after unrated Danish insurer Alpha collapsed last year.
FSCS recovers £300m for levy payers
The money has been recovered from failed financial services firms and the watchdog claimed that these sums helped reduce FCSC fees.
FCA finalises no deal Brexit guidance
Regulator clarifies rules around Gibraltar-based firms.
Biba maintains warning on FSCS levy
FSCS planning for £516m budget.
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FSCS to hit brokers with extra levy bill next month, warns Biba
Trade body also predicts 2019/20 levies will be higher.
Qudos Insurance liquidator writes to UK customers
Danish provider declared bankrupt on 20 December 2018.
Unrated Danish insurer Qudos declared bankrupt
FSCS vows to work with liquidator and Danish authorities.
Gibraltar-based Horizon Insurance declared in default by FSCS
Company closed to new business at the end of 2016 but 1,700 UK customers may still be affected.
FCA prepares for no deal Brexit
The watchdog has published a set of proposals to prepare for the possibility of leaving the EU without an implementation period.
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Broker named on FSCS insolvency list
Organisation declared six financial firms in default in August 2018.
Danish legal changes to affect FSCS-style claims come January
Another Alpha would hit UK insurers but policyholders would still be compensated.
Ignition Select declared in default by FSCS
The FSCS will step in to help consumers affected by the collapse of the broker which went into administration last year.
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Alpha collapse: FSCS transfers 177,000 GAP policies
The regulator has worked with Premia Solutions to replace GAP policies following Alpha going into liquidation earlier this year.
FSCS calls on brokers to help form response to Alpha failure
First time the body has requested market input in this way.
Biba 2018: FCA pledges “perennial” client money focus
The regulator spoke at a panel session on how customers are at the heart of the broker business at the Biba conference.
Unrated Alpha - policies no longer in force amid bankruptcy
Cover ended on 8 May 2018.
FCA outlines PI threat in FSCS review
Watchdog says plans supported on compensation limits and funding classes but respondents outlined concerns over proposed clampdown over how investment firms buy PI cover.