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WHEB Asset Management Leads with Early Adoption of ‘Sustainability Impact’ Label Under FCA’s New SDR Rules

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) WHEB Asset Management is set to adopt the ‘Sustainability Impact’ label for its FP WHEB Sustainability Fund, making it one of the first to do so under the UK’s new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). The fund will be … Read the full press release

UK Businesses Embracing Open Banking Report Significant Time and Cost Savings

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, January 2024

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary
(IN BRIEF) According to a survey by Payit™ by NatWest, two-thirds of larger UK businesses are familiar with open banking, with users reporting an annual time saving of 150 hours compared to non-users. Business leaders utilizing open banking in their … Read the full press release

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Proposes Reforms to Enhance Credit Information Quality and Competition

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has proposed measures to improve the quality of credit information provided by credit reference agencies (CRAs) and enhance competition in the market. The proposals include requiring FCA-regulated data contributors to … Read the full press release

Experian Integrates IntoZetta’s Data Governance Capabilities with Aperture Data Studio

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) Experian has announced the integration of IntoZetta’s data governance capabilities into its Aperture Data Studio, a leading data quality platform. This combination aims to provide clients with enhanced tools to discover, track, and manage their data while ensuring … Read the full press release

Nucleus Foundation and Verve Foundation Collaborate to Empower Women in Financial Advice Sector

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) Nucleus Foundation has partnered with the Verve Foundation to sponsor and assist 10 women in the We Are Change program, which offers training and qualifications for those aspiring to enter the financial advice field. This initiative aims to … Read the full press release

Aviva Research Shows UK Financial Advisers Prepared for Consumer Duty, But Challenges Remain Ahead of Deadline

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) According to research by Aviva, financial advisers in the UK are largely prepared to evidence their work on Consumer Duty outcomes, with over 90% indicating that they have either completed or are currently working on providing evidence for … Read the full press release

Consumer Alert: Beware of Fraudsters Impersonating Blockchain Access UK Ltd, Warns Financial Conduct Authority

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has issued a warning about fraudsters impersonating Blockchain Access UK Ltd, an authorised EMD Agent. These fraudsters are attempting to deceive consumers by using the details of the authorised agent. … Read the full press release

Leading Insurer Aviva Welcomes James Hillman as Chief Risk Officer

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) James Hillman has been appointed as the Chief Risk Officer of Aviva plc, a global insurance company. Currently serving as the CFO of Scottish Widows and Finance Director of Lloyds Banking Group’s Insurance, Pensions, and Investments Division, Hillman … Read the full press release

FCA nimmt am Greenwashing TechSprint von GFIN teil, um sich mit Nachhaltigkeitsansprüchen bei Finanzdienstleistungen zu befassen

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, April 2023

(IN KÜRZE) Das Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) veranstaltet seinen allerersten Greenwashing TechSprint, und die Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gehört zu den 13 teilnehmenden internationalen Regulierungsbehörden. Der TechSprint zielt darauf ab, ein Tool oder eine Lösung zu entwickeln, um die … Read the full press release

FCA joins GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to address sustainability claims in financial services

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) is hosting its first-ever Greenwashing TechSprint, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is among the 13 international regulators participating. The TechSprint aims to develop a tool or solution to effectively tackle the … Read the full press release