Tag: Consumer Duty

FCA annual programme signals tougher oversight ahead

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Annual Work Programme for 2026/27 offers the clearest picture yet of how the regulator plans to supervise firms as...

EveryoneINVESTED’s science-based approach to targeted support

The financial services industry is approaching a significant structural turning point. The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) newly introduced "Targeted Support" regime is set to...

Wealth firms rethink Consumer Duty compliance

Consumer Duty has moved decisively beyond its implementation phase and into a period defined by scrutiny and substance. For UK wealth and retirement firms,...

What the FCA’s Enforcement Watch means for regulated firms

The FCA's launch of its inaugural Enforcement Watch newsletter marks a notable evolution in how enforcement expectations are communicated to the market. According to...

UK asset management rules in focus: what to expect in 2026

The UK asset management regulatory framework continued to develop during 2025 as post-Brexit reforms progressed from policy design into implementation. Regulatory changes across disclosure, governance, sustainability, market infrastructure and emerging asset classes have affected both UK and international asset managers operating in the market.

UK asset management regulation: 2025 review, 2026 outlook

UK asset managers are entering 2026 with a regulatory agenda that is becoming both broader and more operational, as post-Brexit reforms shift from design...

FCA compliance explained: technology, culture and risk

Regulatory oversight across the UK financial services sector has intensified, pushing FCA compliance higher up the strategic agenda for financial institutions. What was once...

FCA moves to redefine professional investor standards

The FCA has unveiled a sweeping package of policy reforms aimed at boosting investment participation, strengthening market confidence and reaffirming the UK’s status as...

FE fundinfo acquires Contengo to boost IFA insights

FE fundinfo has announced the acquisition of Contengo, a UK-based technology provider specialising in performance reporting, wealth analytics, and data migration tools for independent...

Advice firms spend 13 hours weekly on compliance

A new study from Model Office has revealed that the average financial advice firm is spending 13 hours each week on compliance activities, representing...

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