Regulation
Positive outcome for FCA review into home and travel claims
Watchdog is likely to recommend no rule changes in the area.
Shot in the foot
The FCA has had a rough couple of weeks.
FCA to move HQ to Olympic Park
Watchdog says move represents good value for its fee-payers.
FCA bans and fines Astbury Wren chief exec over "severe failings"
David Wren used over £600,000 in premiums for the firm's own use.
Deputy editor’s letter - April 2014
“The FCA has got brokers guessing as to how this will impact their selling practices, not to mention their back pockets”
AccessBI probe leaves brokers in limbo
Uncertainty surrounds the consequences of FCA investigation into troubled managing general agent
Brokers predict “casualties” after FCA add-on findings
Loss of add-on revenue could lead to bigger brokers snapping up struggling firms
FCA to investigate commercial claims
Regulator reveals series of planned reviews in new business plan.
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.