Regulation
White paper calls for stronger funeral plan regulation
Compulsion for all providers and distributors to be regulated by FPA and minimum solvency among proposals
LifeQuote announces GDPR policy for protection
Protocols for storing electronic data, physical documents and recorded calls revealed
GDPR: Eight myths busted
Henry Cazalet of The SMS Works helps debunk some common GDPR misconceptions
GDPR: Don't make a drama out of the NHS crisis
As private medical demand increases, so do the challenges regarding storing personal data. Paragon's Mitch Cornelia explores how a specialist provider can supply the security needed in light of GDPR
Almost 60% of over-55s want to gift more than annual gifting allowance
Increasing gifting allowance could potentially unlock £82.6bn
FCA mulls plans to place advisers on separate consumer register
Revamp of FS Register on cards
FCA to bring forward discussion paper on duty of care
Instead of happening after Brexit, The Financial Guidance and Claims Bill will now happen before the end of the year
FSCS names Marshall Bailey as next chair
Marshall Bailey is to become the next chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
FCA independent disputes committee sees jump in case referrals
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) independent arbitration panel, the regulatory decisions committee (RDC), saw case referrals jump by two-thirds (65%) in 2017.
HM Treasury: Further delays to IDD
The Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) shelved until the outcome of the proposal for its application date is confirmed, HM Treasury has announced.
Qmatic launches GPDR-ready healthcare customer journey solution
Orchestra 7, which manages patient data, has been prepped with GDPR legislation in mind.
FSCS ups total levy to £336m for 2018/19
Covers nine month period
XpertHR launches GDPR legal guide for HR staff
A new practical guide aimed at helping HR staff to process employee data under new GDPR rules has been launched by XpertHR.
Just and ILC-UK launch project to tackle later life vulnerability
Response to FCA appeal
FCA: Advisers must complete 15 hours protection CPD each year
To meet Insurance Distribution Directive rules
Johnny Timpson: Let's not rest on our laurels despite individual protection growth in 2017
Individual protection is in a position of strength at the beginning of 2018 according to early data but we should be cautious in the face of economic uncertainty and industry challenges, Scottish Widows' Johnny Timpson has advised.
FCA financial advice director Linda Woodall exits
Retiring from regulation
European Commission proposes to delay IDD by seven months
To 1 October 2018
FOS: Now not right time to change funding model
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will maintain its current funding model for the next financial year despite recognising it is unsustainable in its current form.
FCA gives firms a year for certification tests under SM&CR
The FCA has confirmed that, while businesses will have to identify certified staff from day one under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR), they will have a year to complete fitness and propriety assessments.
FCA fines ex-Axa owned insurance broker £4m
'Independence was compromised'
Matt Riordan: How can you meet MiFID II recording requirements?
Firms that fail to put processes in place to meet the requirements of MiFID II now will undoubtedly feel the strain - both financially and operationally - in the near future, warns Matt Riordan
FCA proposes charging firms who receive its invoices on paper
8,000 firms receive paper invoices
