27th February 2024 FCA to announce open investigations as deterrent to firms The regulator will publish updates on investigations as appropriate and be open about when cases have been closed with no enforcement outcome.
27th February 2024 Stafford Railway rebrands to The Stafford for Intermediaries The Society says the rebrand acknowledges its evolution beyond its initial roots.
26th February 2024 45% of IFAs say Consumer Duty has made it harder to give clients... Almost a third of consumers who have heard of Consumer Duty feel they had received less clear financial advice in the last six months.
26th February 2024 Home buyer demand up by over a third since December Early 2024 sales activity saw a 33% increase compared to December last year.
23rd February 2024 Why FCA diversity targets won't work Rachel Shaw from workplace relationships specialist, CMP, explores how the financial services industry can deliver on the FCA's diversity and inclusion targets.
22nd February 2024 42% of regulated firms report rise in financial crime attempts Estate agents and other property professionals reported the biggest increase in financial crime in 2023, jumping from 17% in 2022 to 37% in 2023.
21st February 2024 Time to 'start normalising Bank Rate', says MPC member who voted... Swati called for a reduction in Bank Rate of 0.25 percentage points - the first vote for a cut since the pandemic started almost four years ago.
21st February 2024 Tandem Bank signs Women in Finance Charter The Charter commits signatories to supporting the progression of women into senior roles across financial services.
20th February 2024 Just 17% self-identify as a vulnerable consumer As many as 67% would be classified as such when assessed against official vulnerability criteria.
19th February 2024 Government announces planning changes and registration scheme for... Planning permission will be required for future short-term lets.