Regulation
MPs anger over FSCS fee collection reform failure
MPs demand answers on how the Financial Services Compensation Scheme can change how it collects fees.
FCA fee increase threat
Biba calls on regulator to spend wisely as FCA consults on PPI claim time limits and considers whether to increase fees to pay for marketing campaign.
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.
Opinion: A deceptive title to a dangerous document?
Create Solutions' Mike Cranny on the implications of a little-read FCA discussion paper
Surprise hike in IPT sparks concern
Industry reacts to George Osborne’s Budget announcement to increase Insurance Premium Tax
Toba turmoil to hit this August
Failing to act now to ensure Tobas meet Insurance Act could lead to more court action further down the line.
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.
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.
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
Should brokers now look again at regulation?
A Conservative government provides an ideal opportunity to seek changes, says Tony Cornell
Loss adjusters challenge FCA review
Concerns raised over regulator’s review criticising claims service received by SMEs
Regulator issues delegated authority warning
Industry reacts to watchdog’s call for improvements to ensure customers are treated fairly
FCA chief Wheatley gets 15% pay rise
The regulator’s chief executive sees total remuneration go up to £701,000 in 2015.
The FCA reports £58.3m loss
Regulator also says it "fully accepts" the Davis review findings in its annual report for 2014/15.
Ex-FCA chief Adamson to join JP Morgan
Report suggests Adamson will take up non-exec director role in group’s private banking division.
FCA appoints two new executives
Director of enforcement and market oversight as well as director of risk and compliance oversight appointed.
Lloyds Bank hit by record £117m PPI fine
Regulator slams bank’s unacceptable conduct in mishandling claims.
FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants
Regulator says secondments to and from Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and Ernst & Young bring critical skills and knowledge.