FCA finds vast majority of ongoing suitability reviews delivered
The FCA has found that financial advisers are delivering suitability reviews in the vast majority of cases included in its review of ongoing advice. Financial advisers can charge their clients for ongoing advice and related services, such as arranging transactions or managing a relationship between a retail client
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Our T+1 journey starts now
Speech by Mark Francis, interim director of wholesale markets sell-side, at UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce industry event. T+1 settlement: improving market efficiencyWe are fully supportive of the UK moving to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities trades. Our letter to the Prime Minister on supporting growth highlighted that
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FCA announces winners of its economics research competition
The FCA has announced the winners of its research competition, which aims to increase understanding of how regulation can support economic growth. Six projects have been selected and awarded funding of up to £30,000 each.The competition, launched in November 2024, attracted 43 entries from 41 organisations, including academics,
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COVID-19 Day of Reflection brings communities together to commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic
Communities up and down the country are set to come together tomorrow (9 March) to mark the COVID-19 Day of Reflection. HM GovernmentSource
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Women’s rights to be championed by appointment of new UK Special Envoy
Harriet Harman to champion gender equality worldwide as new UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls HM GovernmentSource
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Foreign Ministers Statement: Arab Plan For Reconstruction of Gaza
Joint Statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK HM GovernmentSource
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PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 8 March 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, this morning. HM GovernmentSource
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British High Commission’s Chevening Climate Mentorship Group celebrate their success
The British High Commission in Pakistan held a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Chevening Climate Mentorship Scheme participants. Through the scheme, 25 young climate activists, journalists and professio… HM GovernmentSource
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British High Commission Dhaka celebrates International Women’s Day, reaffirming commitment to gender equality
British High Commission Dhaka organised an event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, featuring inspiring Bangladeshi women leaders and female heads of mission in Bangladesh. HM GovernmentSource
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Breaking glass ceilings: read Jessikah, Sabrina, Clare and the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s stories
On International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the female trailblazers who paved the way for future generations. HM GovernmentSource
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