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We consult on changes to redress calculations for unsuitable pension transfer advice
We have today published a consultation proposing updates to how redress is calculated for unsuitable defined benefit transfers advice, following a periodic review. -
FCA clamps down on marketing of high-risk investments to consumers
We have finalised stronger rules to help tackle misleading adverts that encourage investing in high-risk products. -
FCA regulation boosts consumer protection in the funeral plans market
The FCA is authorising 26 providers. These firms hold approximately 1.6 million plans, which make up 87% of the market. -
Hartley Pensions Limited enters administration
On 29 July 2022 the directors of Hartley Pensions appointed Peter Kubik and Brian Johnson of UHY Hacker Young LLP as joint administrators at the request of the FCA. -
FCA publishes Decision Notices for Carillion plc (in liquidation) and three of its former executive directors
The FCA has imposed a public censure on Carillion, rather than a financial penalty, given the firm is insolvent and in liquidation -
FCA refuses authorisation to funeral plan provider
The FCA has issued a Decision Notice to One Life Funeral Planning Ltd (One Life) refusing the firm’s application for authorisation. -
The FCA’s Consumer Duty will lead to a major shift in financial services
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed its plans to bring in a new Consumer Duty, which will fundamentally improve how firms serve consumers. -
Individual sentenced to four months imprisonment for contempt of court
The FCA has brought two contempt of court applications before Southwark Crown Court regarding ten breaches by an individual of a restraint order obtained under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. -
Funeral plan providers – list of firms not authorised from 29 July 2022
Firms that will not be authorised to sell new funeral plans after 29 July and you should not buy a new plan from them. -
The Bank of England, PRA and FCA set out potential measures to oversee critical third parties in a move to increase resilience of the financial sector
The Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority and FCA set out potential measures to oversee and strengthen the resilience of services provided by critical third parties to the UK financial sector.