Michael Lawrence, Bovill Newgate

Michael Lawrence joined Bovill Newgate as a Principal Consultant in the Wealth team following 16 years at the FCA, most recently as a Technical Specialist in Consumer Investments supervision. During his time at the FCA Michael designed, led and delivered over a dozen thematic reviews; oversaw a number of sector/firm mitigation and redress strategies; inputted to a range of key policy initiatives, and helped develop the regulatory strategies for the financial advice and Consumer Investment sectors.

Cyclists ride near Bank of England during the evening in London, UK.

FCA

FCA’s ongoing service review leaves firms with further work to do

With the regulator due to check up on firms later this year, it’s important you review your approach to ongoing service delivery.

Michael Lawrence, Bovill Newgate; Andrew Manley, Bovill Newgate

Mar 26, 2025

The skyline of the financial district is seen as people walk through the Square Mile on January 31, 2023 in London, England.

FCA

How wealth managers can avoid misconduct and protect consumers

A year on from the FCA’s Dear CEO “warning shot” to wealth managers on consumer duty and financial crime, we look at how firms can meet these revised expectations.

Michael Lawrence, Bovill Newgate

Dec 10, 2024