FCA statement on Supreme Court motor finance announcement
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to hear an appeal on three motor finance cases involving Close Brothers and FirstRand Bank. The FCA is considering whether to formally intervene in the case to share its expertise. They have also proposed extending the time firms have to respond […]
Supreme Court Ruling
The FCA have published its letter to the Supreme Court regarding FirstRand Bank and Close Brothers permission to appeal, here are the key points. Context and Importance: The FCA regulates consumer credit, including motor finance. The appeal concerns significant legal issues related to bribery and fiduciary duties in the motor finance sector. Market Impact: The […]
5 Reasons to Choose My Compliance for FCA Regulation Adherence
In the fast-paced world of financial services, staying compliant with FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulations isn’t just a necessity—it’s the foundation for building trust and ensuring long-term success. Navigating these complex regulations can feel daunting, but that’s where My Compliance comes in. Specializing in FCA compliance consultancy and training, My Compliance is your trusted partner […]
FCA Condemned in Report
The UK’s main financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has been condemned in a scathing report from a group of MPs and peers. Describing it as “incompetent”, they say the FCA is “too often failing” to perform its functions and are calling for it to be overhauled. The regulator has been heavily criticised by several […]
Remembering Scott Wall
This tribute has taken some time to write due to the shock and sadness of losing such a dear friend and business partner. For those who knew Scott, I don’t need to explain the type of person he was. But for those of you who only knew him via an email or phone conversation, Scott […]
FCA Consumer Duty Workshop
If you haven’t seen this already, you are strongly advised to have a read as the FCA are recognising that some firms are already slipping behind in their preparations for implementation of the new Consumer Duty by July 31st. https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/multi-firm-reviews/consumer-duty-implementation-plans We are here to assist and guide so please reach out if you need our […]
Consumer Duty – What is the price and value outcome?
The FCA has just released a highly recommended podcast edition. Click on the link below for more. In the first of a series of Inside FCA Podcast interviews on the Consumer Duty, Ozge Ibrahim speaks to the FCA’s Head of Competition Policy, Ed Smith, about the price and value outcome, which he describes as an upfront […]
Multi-Factor Authentification
In case you missed it, be sure to read this FCA article relating to multi-factor authentication for logging into a variety of your account systems. https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/multi-factor-authentication-fca-systems
Harrogate & District Food Bank
Rather than send formal corporate Christmas Cards this year, we have recently made a £100 donation to our local Harrogate & District Food Bank. Financially it is an incredible challenging time for many people, with 1 in 5 of the UK population who currently live below the poverty line, hence, we felt a much-needed donation […]
New Consumer Duty
The FCA recently shared this article about the impacts of the new consumer duty for customers and firms alike and we would strongly advise taking a few minutes out of your day to read this. What firms and customers can expect from the consumer duty and other regulatory reforms | FCA If you would like […]