Regulation roundup: So much to do, so little time
David Sparkes, head of compliance and training at Biba, explains why 2022 will be a year where brokers must wrangle a number of sizeable regulatory beasts.
David Sparkes (ACII) is head of compliance and training at BibaOne could be forgiven for wondering where to focus one’s attention when it comes to regulatory matters. The new year brought into force the second set of remedies following the General Insurance Pricing Practices Market Study, alongside looming deadlines for some significant consultations.
October 2021 set in motion the obligations from the first set of GIPP remedies, on managing conflicts of
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