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The Week That Was - 17 January 2025
Topic: Construction 17.01.2025 Read moreFCA consults on new reporting obligations for (i) incidents and (ii) third party arrangements
Topic: Regulatory updates 16.01.2025 Read more
Formalities – not so formal?
Topic: Professional and Financial Risks 16.01.2025 Read moreSky trademark ruling suggests strategy tips for brands
Topic: Sports 16.01.2025 Read more
Loan Charge regime - High Court strikes out taxpayers' Part 8 claims as abuse of process
Topic: Tax Take 16.01.2025 Read more
An update to the FCA's "polluter pays" framework – accountability for harm caused to consumers.
Topic: Professional and Financial Risks 16.01.2025 Read more
Annual Insurance Review 2025
Topic: Insurance Reviews 14.01.2025 Read moreA guide to buying and selling English residential property
Topic: ConstructionWe are seeing increased positivity in the English residential property market. In 2024, inflation reached the Bank of England’s 2% target, down from 11.1% in 2022, which was a significant factor in the return of consumer confidence and economic growth. Mortgage rates are falling slightly with approval rates at their highest level since 2022 as buyers continue to respond to increased certainty post-election. Property values are again on the rise while demand continues to outstrip supply.
14.01.2025 Read moreCyber and data
Topic: Insurance Reviews 14.01.2025 Read moreFinancial professionals
Topic: Insurance ReviewsIn March 2024 the FCA published the findings from its Thematic Review of retirement income advice, looking at the landscape c. 9 years post-pension freedoms against the backdrop of an ageing population. No fundamental problems were identified but the FCA set out some areas for improvement, from more consistent fact finding to considering the value being provided in respect of any ongoing services.
14.01.2025 Read more
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