The U.K.’s key financial regulators have pared down the compliance requirements that hold senior managers accountable as part of the government’s drive to reduce undue regulation by half and boost investment.
Banking
U.K. tightens debanking rules as compliance teams in banks walk a regulatory tightrope
Closing a U.K. bank account against the wishes of the customer has just got more complicated. From April 28, banks and payment service providers must comply with new rules governing when and how they close an existing customer’s account.
U.K. banking regulator focuses on accountability, governance and data while relaxing reporting cycles
The U.K. banking regulator is shifting its focus to rigorously monitoring outcomes, rather than adding rules, and this is driving investment in oversight functions.
FCA sets out plans for industry to compensate 12.1 million for car finance scandal
Over 12 million customers are eligible for compensation after being ripped off by car finance firms that racked up fees by arranging inflated interest rates for loan repayments and denied people the chance to seek better deals.


