Legislation
FSA powers boosted
The Financial Services Bill, which received Royal Assent on 8 April, gives the Financial Services Authority (FSA) new powers and duties, according to law firm Lovells.
Flood Bill gains Royal Assent
The Flood and Water Management Bill has gained Royal Assent after passing through the House of Commons and House of Lords earlier this week.
Overseas terrorism compensation scheme given seal of approval
A scheme to compensate British citizens injured by terrorist attacks outside the UK has received Royal Assent.
Budget 2010: IPT broker burden reduced
Biba and the IIB have both expressed satisfaction following the publication in today's Budget of the final legislation extending the scope of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT).
Legal industry voices concerns following Jackson report
RPC warns of serious downside risk for insurers while Apil adds there is little in the report that helps claimants
DAS Little Book of Business Law 2009 (part two)
Beating the swine flu pandemic and keeping on top of employment law
Change on the horizon
Emmanuel Kenning looks at the start of the planning process for the technology implications of Solvency II, an issue that will loom larger for brokers in 2010.
Ecological concerns
Further national and European environmental legislation can only increase brokers' duty of care, writes Edward Murray.