Regulation

Was the ban on payment protection insurance (PPI) sales by credit providers at the point at which credit is taken out a victory for consumers?

With the EU Gender Directive now UK law and more changes anticipated, Nick Starling explores the potential impact of anti-age discrimination legislation on health and protection insurance.

More than eight out of 10 financial services firms recognise the need for strong regulation by the F...

RDR commission replacement proposals may confuse intermediaries' role

Aifa's new policy director talks to Paul Robertson about issues affecting IFAs - from challenges of the RDR, to TCF deadlines and the ongoing PPI investigation - plus Kylie Minogue

TCF's core objective is to improve consumer understanding of financial services. Head of the initiative, Nausicaa Delfas, tells Peter Carvill about her hopes to see a fully integrated agenda within firms

Many across the industry have been distinctly underwhelmed by the new Insurance Conduct of Business sourcebook but, as Lucy Quinton writes, it still holds a few surprises.

While the FSA has made strides that could further COVER's industry-backed Promoting Protection campaign, Mark Twigg explains why the Government needs to throw its hat in the ring.

Industry not shocked by new ICOB rules but some classification issues raised

With 2007 testing the mettle of the British public with the Northern Rock crisis and a predicted credit crunch, Peter Carvill looks to the year ahead and hears views from some industry commentators.