Regulation
FCA bans and fines broker £7,200
Watchdog warns that Philip Eley "poses a serious risk to consumers and to confidence in the financial system".
Regulator costs soar by 24%
New regulators must demonstrate more value for money, says NAO.
Besso confirms watchdog's corruption control fine
London market broker slapped with £315,000 fine.
Besso hit with £315,000 FCA fine
London market broker punished for bribery and corruption controls.
Biba to consult members over FCA add-on review
Trade body welcomes "sensible" first step.
Editor’s letter - February 2014
“There is no doubting the sincerity of the IBSC wanting to have a positive impact. But questions have been raised about the clarity of the objectives”
Brokers bemoan further FSCS levy rise
Industry increasingly despondent as Biba labels FSCS protest a “rear-guard action”
Brokers confused by trade body launch
Industry welcomes launch of Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council but rues lack of clarity over its role
Former IIB technical head warns of "formidable" regulator
Ann Peel cites FCA's "root-and-branch review" of insurance.
CPP mis-selling victims set to start claiming compensation
Millions of people will be eligible for compensation as of mid-February.
Reid and Blanc join Biba advisory board
Duo will assume the roles with immediate effect.
FCA issues clone marine underwriter warning
Watchdog warns that LGS Commerce Insurance is posing as Durham-based marine underwriter.
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Another FSCS fee hike
This week brokers were hit by a predicted 15% increase in the FSCS levy for 2014/15.
RWA adds Jelf consultant as new compliance manager
Stokes has been charged with helping brokers meet the regulator's "exacting requirements".
Brokers disheartened by FSCS increase
No expectations of fall in levy for years.
FCA raises clone broker alert
Regulator warns that Zelomit Insurance has "no association" with Saffron.
Brokers' FSCS levy will climb by £8m in 2014/2015
Biba is "not surprised but disappointed" by FSCS broker hike.
Watchdog undertaking small broker client money review
FCA is looking into arrangements of smaller brokers ahead of publishing revised client money rules.
Brokers warned to "be aware" of watchdog's investment review
Warning comes after the Financial Conduct Authority issued investment incentive guidance.
Biba's White says trade body is 'ready for battle' over FSCS costs
Modification of the FSCS funding model would aid economic growth, according to White.
Biba launches 2014 manifesto
Trade body targets 'disproportionate' regulation costs.
RSA's long 15 minutes of fame
The completion of the PwC review into the claims and finance issues uncovered in Ireland two months ago brought an element of closure to the insurer's recent stint in the spotlight.
FCA 2013 insurance fines soared 160% to £44.6m
Broker-specific fines rose to £9.76m, mainly fuelled by the JLT and Swinton penalties.