In this special Guest Column for Financial Planning Today, SSAS expert Martin Tilley looks at the need for SSAS regulation and asks whether we are moving closer to new rules. Martin writes regularly for Financial Planning Today's sister website SIPPs Professional which can be viewed here: https://www.sippsprofessional.co.uk/
Read more ...FCA CEO Rathi reappointed for second 5-year term
- Thursday, 10 April 2025
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Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority for a second five-year term and will be CEO until 2030.
Read more ...TPR imposes £100,000 in fines on small DC schemes
- Monday, 07 April 2025
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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has levied almost £100,000 in penalties against small DC pension schemes for governance failures related to the 'value for members' assessment.
Read more ...FCA presses pause on further sustainability rules
- Thursday, 03 April 2025
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The FCA has decided to hold off introducing new rules on sustainability-related governance and the transition to net zero for regulated firms following a consultation with the industry.
Read more ...FCA seeking more 'holistic' approach to retail products
- Wednesday, 02 April 2025
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Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the FCA, said the regulator was considering how retail markets can take a more holistic approach to Britons’ finances.
Read more ...FCA seeks £22k a year chair for Business Panel
- Tuesday, 25 March 2025
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The FCA is seeking a £22,500 a year chair for its Smaller Business Panel which often advises the regulator on issues affecting financial advice firms.
Read more ...Consumer groups warn MPs over FCA email deletion plans
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
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A coalition of consumer groups has sent an open letter to MPs and the FCA urging the regulator to abandon its plans to delete most emails automatically after a year.
Read more ...FCA says ESG rules do not prevent investment in defence
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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The FCA has clarified that defence companies should not be treated differently to firms in other sectors when it comes to its sustainability regulations.
Read more ...PFS publishes Consumer Duty good practice guide
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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The Personal Finance Society has produced a new good practice guide for the Consumer Duty, consolidating key resources for financial advisers.
Read more ...PM to scrap Payment Systems Regulator
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) - a sister organisation of the FCA and based in the same London offices - will be abolished as part of an efficiency drive.
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