Duncan ScottIn a decision that will be welcomed by the banking industry, the High Court in the case of Philipp v Barclays Bank UK plc [2021] EWHC 10 (Comm) has confirmed that the “Quincecare Duty” placed upon banks is...
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Emma RadmoreCovid-19: access to restricted savings
FCA has updated its Covid-19 information for firms in respect of consumers needing to access restricted savings. Research shows that over 20% of consumers have had to access their savings recently, and that several...
Lucy HadrillFCA outlines plan to simplify cash savings market
The FCA’s 2015 Cash Savings Market Study found that the cash savings market is not operating effectively for many consumers, especially those with easy access cash savings accounts or easy access cash ISAs. The...
Jonny WilliamsUp next from FCA
FCA’s latest Policy Development Update indicates several key publications scheduled for Q1 2020, including: potential policy statement on general insurance value measures reporting; consultation or discussion...
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FCA’s latest Policy Development Update promises a number of publications before the end of the year, including: feedback on the Investment Platforms Market Study remedies; consultation on policy proposals for next...
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The latest version of FCA’s Policy Development Update highlights: expected feedback on Investment Platforms Market Study Remedies by the end of the year; potential policy statement on general insurance value...
CMA updates on loyalty penalty work
CMA has updated on its work on the loyalty penalty. It says key decisions are due shortly and that two enforcement cases are underway. It says it expects regulators to take strong action where they find problems and...
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FCA’s latest Policy Development Update heralds a few interesting papers on the near horizon, including: a consultation in June on alternatives to high cost credit; perhaps, a policy statement on general insurance...