In our latest episode, we look at the recent run of government activity in the pensions market - from the Mansion House Accord to the new Pension Schemes Bill. We unpack the detail of these changes and discuss what they might mean for the marke...

In this week's episode, we kick off with a look at the online wills market - discussing Fairer Finance's new ratings in the sector and considering whether better regulation of the sector is needed.In the second half of the show, we move ...

In this week's episode, we delve into the detail of Fairer Finance's new research report looking at how more people can use their housing wealth to fund retirement.With many more people likely to reach later life without adequate pension...

In this week's episode, we begin with a look at the FCA's latest consumer duty deep dive - which targets the currency sector. The cost of sending money overseas online is often difficult for consumers to understand - and the FCA highlights exam...

In this week's episode, we discuss the FCA's recent review of its vulnerable customer guidance. How have firms been meeting the challenge of identifying and supporting vulnerable customers? And what did the FCA's review of bank's power of attor...

In the latest episode of the Fairer Finance podcast, we start with a look at the CMA’s new consumer protection powers to tackle aggressive and misleading sales tactics. We'll discuss what this new regime might mean for firms already subject to ...

In the latest episode of the Fairer Finance podcast, we start with a look at the FCA's new five year strategy - as well as a dive into its latest plans to strip back the rulebook. The strategy talks about rebalancing risk - but how much risk wi...

In this week's episode, we start by taking a look at the FCA's recent announcements around the mortgage market. In the next few weeks, the regulator has said it will launch a call for evidence to hear whether its current stress test affordabili...

Rumours are abound that the government is considering cutting the cash Isa allowance to get more people investing. But will it work? And why don't more people invest in stocks and shares in the UK?In the second half of the show, we look ...

In this episode, we take a look at what's been going on at the Financial Ombudsman Service - with both the CEO and Chair announcing their departure within a few days of each other. The recent FOS/FCA call for input into the UK consumer redress ...

Government ministers have been talking in stereo about regulation standing in the way of growth - and have ordered regulators to explain how they can behind the pro-growth agenda.Over the last few weeks, Consumer Duty board champions ha...

In this episode, we're taking a look at what lies in store for the financial services sector in 2025. With a busy roster of Government activity and FCA market studies - who will be the winners and losers?We also take a look back at Jame...

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