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FCA Launch New Invest Advice Assessment Tool
Introduction In June 2025 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the launch of its Investment Advice Assessment Tool (“IAAT) to be utilised by the industry. This tool is intended to
FOS Proposes Overhaul of Compensation Interest to Better Reflect Market Conditions
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has launched a consultation proposing a major revision to its longstanding 8% simple interest rate applied to compensation payments. The move seeks to better reflect
Consumer Duty: Two Years On – Progress, Practice & Proactivity
As we approach the second anniversary of the FCA’s Consumer Duty implementation, Complyport hosted a live webinar to discuss how the landscape has evolved, the expectations that now define regulatory
Smaller Firms, Bigger Expectations: Inside the FCA’s Asset Manager Review
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a pivotal review on smaller asset managers and alternatives firms managing under £1 billion in assets. The message is clear: robust governance, client-centric design
Simplifying Insurance Rules: Key Insights from the FCA’s CP25/12 Consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a crucial consultation CP25/12: Simplifying Insurance Rules that aims at cutting red tape and transforming how insurance firms engage with their regulatory obligations.
The FCA’s Regulatory Initiatives Grid Dashboard Explained
What Is the Regulatory Initiatives Grid Dashboard? In the dynamic and highly regulated financial services sector, anticipating and preparing for regulatory changes is paramount. Launched in April 2025, the Financial
The Compliance Wake-Up Call Behind the HMRC Phishing Attack
In a significant breach of cybersecurity, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported that scammers stole £47 million through a phishing attack targeting the online accounts of approximately 100,000 UK taxpayers.
FCA CP25/8: Streamlining Compliance for a Smarter Financial Sector
In a bold move to reduce red tape and modernise regulatory oversight, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Consultation Paper CP25/8: “Data Decommissioning – Removing Reporting and Notification Requirements.”
