Regulation
FCA bans Oldbury broker
Abdul Razzaq prohibited from working in financial services industry.
IBSC consults on FCA's conflict review
Council gets to grips with what brokers are doing around conflict issues as it publishes first discussion paper.
FCA launches social media consultation
Watchdog to examine financial promotions on digital platforms.
Broker QT: Olympian Edwards says disclosure lessons could be learnt from IFAs
Olympic triple jump gold medalist Jonathan Edwards is the latest big name to weigh into the transparency debate, admitting that on the surface his broker appears less professional than his IFA.
FCA creates new general insurance director role
Regulator has increased senior management to help with "increasingly demanding agendas".
FCA will continue remedy work on add-ons
Regulator has finalised findings on market study.
ABI responds to Which campaign
Association says industry already transparent.
‘Business as usual’ for FCA as it awaits Clifford Chance review
Watchdog will "not go into purdah" while investigation takes place.
Biba calls FCA to arms on comparison sites
Trade association urges action from FCA on aggregator findings.
FCA claims aggregators' focus on price is 'distracting' consumers
Watchdog review finds comparison sites are failing to meet customer expectations.
Panellists and Scottish brokers clash over benefits of independence at Question Time event
Insurer rates, currency questions and market withdrawals among concerns
FCA boss sees salary rise to £460,000
Watchdog's annual report reveals £30,000 pay jump.
ABI proposals could ‘complicate’ broker market
Brokers and insurers issue reserved welcome for plan to show previous year’s prices.
FCA levy increases for brokers and insurers
Regulator raised total funding requirement by £14.3m.
FSCS GI provision payout increased by £10m in 2013/2014
Fund saw decline in PPI claims.
Broker Question Time - Biba CEO White warns disclosure inevitable after German U-turn
Amanda Blanc has called for a wide reaching industry debate on the issue of commission disclosure.
FCA bosses to forego annual bonus
Decision made due to ongoing inquiry into life insurance gaffe.
Question Time: Meet the Moderator - David Worsfold
On the 25 June Insurance Age, in association with Axa, will be hosting the first broker Question Time event in London at the Pewterers' Hall.
Public want full commission disclosure
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary CEO says she is expecting 'brickbats' for her views
Regulatory 'red tape' is key factor affecting growth, MGAA survey reveals
Industry body conducted research with partner Castel.
FCA review flags up “conflicts” at intermediaries
Brokers urged to check their systems, controls and record keeping
Google being “monitored” by FCA - report
Technology giant’s price comparison service being watched as part of wider review.
Brokers warned that FCA review could signal 'significant fines'
Lawyer states regulator did not find "smoking gun" in review.
Smaller brokers should prepare for impact of FCA conflicts review
Compliance expert warns that whole market will be affected by review findings.