Temporary Permission Regime: Landing Slots Have Arrived
The FCA and PRA have started to provide firms who are in the Temporary Permission Regime (TPR) with “landing slots”. Craig Umbleja explains what firms in the TPR must do and how ICSR can help.
FCA issues guidelines and expectations on remote or hybrid working for regulated firms
The FCA have issued guidance for firms which have adopted remote or “hybrid” working arrangements in consequence of the global pandemic. David Porter looks at the guidance.
ICSR Takes New Office In Lloyd’s Building
ICSR has taken new office space in the Lloyd’s Building. With effect from 1st October 2021, our team will be based in Room 733 in the Lloyd’s Building.
ICSR Named MGAA Service Provider of the Year
At its annual exhibition and awards ceremony, the Managing General Agents Association has named ICSR its Service Provider of the Year.
The ICSR Team Are Taking On The London Legal Support Trust 10k Walk
On 18th October, a team from ICSR will be taking on the London Legal Support Trust 10k London Legal Walk. Find out how you can sponsor us.
The Evolving Regulatory Environment And The FCA Business Plan 2021/22
Next week, in conjunction with the Managing General Agents Association, Kenneth Underhill will be hosting a webinar looking at the evolving regulatory environment and the FCA Business Plan 2021/22. Register now.
The Risk of Facilitating Tax Evasion for the Insurance Sector
The Insurance sector may be forgiven for not considering itself a direct target for individuals or entities looking to evade their tax responsibilities. Nicky Hasler looks at the legal and regulatory framework for Insurance firms and explains the HMRC guidance.
Approved Persons And Senior Management Function Holders – A Combined Approach To Long Term Absence By The PRA And FCA
The PRA and FCA have collaborated on an approach to dealing with long-term temporary absence of Approved Persons and Senior Management Function holders. Kenneth Underhill looks at the new rules.
FCA’s New Rules Against General Insurance ‘Price Walking’
The FCA have issued new rules aimed at stopping ‘price walking’. Nicky Hasler looks at the pricing remedy, product governance requirements, the process of cancelling ‘auto renewals’ and new reporting requirements.
Spot the Difference: A New Consumer Duty
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently released a consultation paper on their proposal to introduce a new Customer Duty. Craig Umbleja and Nicky Hasler look at the new proposals and how they relate to the current FCA requirements.
Webinar Recording: Operational Resilience – Impact Tolerances
Webinar recording: Kenneth Underhill looks at the definitions of ‘Impact Tolerances’ and explores how firms should approach setting these across a multitude of scenarios aligned to their Important Business Services. Watch now.
Webinar Recording: Making Authorisation Applications to the PRA & FCA
Webinar recording: Kenneth Underhill looks at the process for making authorisation applications to the PRA & FCA. Watch now.
