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The FCA's Consumer Duty regulation sets higher and clearer expectations for financial services firms, requiring them to put customers’ needs first.

2022 gave us new operational resilience expectations, the new Consumer Duty, a magnified outlook on climate change and biodiversity.

The Edinburgh Reforms will consist of over 30 regulatory changes, aiming to lead development and competitiveness in financial services.

Out with the old regulatory year, in with the new.

Is meaningful de-regulation quietly fading into the background of the new government’s plans?

The relatively dramatic developments in financial markets that the UK is enduring are impacting many areas of life.

Our experts' take on the economy and what it means for your business.

How are firms and consumers responding to the fluctuations of the cost-of-living crisis?

The new operational resilience rules have been effective since March 2022, forcing firms to think much more about how they communicate with customers when disruption does occur.

What changes have been made with the Consumer Duty’s final rules since the FCA’s last consultation?

The FCA have appointed a new chair, six new directors, as well as an additional 500 hires.

The new inflation figures have come out and a 40-year record has been set, impacting the cost-of-living crisis once again.

Financial services' role in driving climate change action now includes delivering the ESG agenda.

On 5th May 2022, the Bank of England (BoE) announced the latest base rate of 1%, increasing from 0.

Navigating 2022 requires resilience, preparation, and adaptation.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published their Business Plan for 2022/23.