Episode 41

Regulatory Update – Cost Of Living Pressures

By: David Morrey, Ben Farmer

03 Aug 2023 70 min listen

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact the UK, households are facing challenges with repayments and interest rates: from mortgages to everyday spending.

In July’s regulatory update, David Morrey and Ben Farmer discuss the latest pressures on businesses: the Consumer Duty, mortgage and interest rates, Solvency II, enforcement cases, and more – sharing insight on how firms and consumers can prepare for the changes ahead.

  

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  • David Morrey

    I am a partner in our Financial Services Regulatory Advisory practice where I help clients dealing with the challenges of current regulation or emerging requirements. View Profile

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