Insurance in the round: Innovation, growth and trust
Speech by Sarah Pritchard, FCA deputy chief executive, at the ABI Annual Conference. IntroductionIt’s hard to think of a more symbolic venue to discuss driving change in the insurance sector than the QEII Centre.Step outside, and you’re in the shadow of both the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster
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HGP Partners With Shaw To Deploy Navy’s Nuclear Reactors On Land
HGP Partners With Shaw To Deploy Navy's Nuclear Reactors On Land HGP Intelligent Energy is partnering with the Shaw Group to deploy U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft carrier nuclear reactors at the DOE's Paducah, Kentucky facility. Back in December, we covered their initial proposal to the U.S. government to
Read MoreRegulators announce first firms to join Scale-up Unit
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced the first cohort of banks and building societies to benefit from their joint Scale-up Unit. The Scale-up Unit announced last year is designed to build stronger ties and provide tailored support for fast-growing and innovative financial
Read MoreFalling cost of premium finance saving consumers around £157m a year
People who pay monthly for their insurance are saving around £157m a year, with over half the firms the FCA reviewed as part of a market study lowering the cost of premium finance. Interest rates for premium finance have fallen by an average 4.1 percentage points since 2022,
Read MoreWhat do we mean when we say ‘fair value’?
What does 'fair value' mean in financial services? It might sound like dry regulator speak, but it’s really asking a simple question – are customers paying a reasonable price for a product, compared to the benefits they get in return?This is not us setting a particular price or
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White House Says Trump Has No Plans To Deploy ICE At Polls, Won’t Rule Out Federal Presence
White House Says Trump Has No Plans To Deploy ICE At Polls, Won't Rule Out Federal Presence Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times, The White House said on Feb. 5 that President Donald Trump has not discussed any “formal plans” to deploy U.S. Immigration and Customs
Read MoreGuavapay Limited enters compulsory liquidation
On 21 January 2026, Guavapay Limited entered compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver, an officer of the Insolvency Service, is its liquidator. Guavapay is authorised by the FCA to issue E-money and provide payment services to its customers.On 17 September 2025, Guavapay agreed to a voluntary requirement with the
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Watch: Dr. Oz Unmasks Billions In Hospice Fraud Tied To Foreign Mafias And Welfare Scams
Watch: Dr. Oz Unmasks Billions In Hospice Fraud Tied To Foreign Mafias And Welfare Scams Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Unchecked immigration policies have opened the floodgates for criminal networks to bleed taxpayers dry, while Democrat governors like Gavin Newsom turn a blind eye to the exploitation
Read MoreFCA welcomes the Accelerated Settlement Taskforce’s 2025 report on T+1 progress
The latest Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST) report updates on the significant progress made towards the move to T+1. Read the AST report.Jamie Bell, head of capital markets at the FCA, said:'T+1 marks a major milestone in our drive to support growth and innovation. Faster settlement cycles will reduce
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Homebuilders Tumble On Report White House May Launch Antitrust Probe Into House Affordability
Homebuilders Tumble On Report White House May Launch Antitrust Probe Into House Affordability Homebuilder stocks are tumbling after Bloomberg reported that Trump administration officials are exploring opening an antitrust investigation into US homebuilders as the White House focuses on tackling the country’s housing affordability crisis. The Department of
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