Consumer Duty
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Rewriting fairness: The quiet power shift in UK financial redress
UK FOS overhaul is not a retreat from the politics of redress. It is a repositioning.
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FCA Wholesale Buy Side Regulatory Priorities 2026: Key points and practical implications
The report is a useful indicator of where the FCA expects firms to focus now.
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FCA launches ‘Regulatory Priorities’ reports to replace portfolio letters
This move reflects the FCA’s strategy to become a more responsive and outcomes-focused regulator.
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FCA final report on premium finance: Clean bill of health?
Implementation of the Consumer Duty requirements will continue to be the FCA’s key focus to address issues with premium finance for home and motor insurance products.
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ASIC launches website to support First Guardian and Shield victims
Under 20% of investors have lodged complaints, so the regulator has taken action.
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Alternative Asset Management Roundtable: The 2026 compliance roadmap
Insights from the recent hedge funds event at Global Relay’s London offices.
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Mills Review shows FCA positive but cautious about AI use in financial services
The review represents a shift from monitoring AI to assessing long-term impact on markets and consumers.
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FCA consults on admissions and disclosures for cryptoassets
The A&D regime will apply to the admission to trading of qualifying cryptoassets on cryptoasset trading platforms that allow retail participation.
