Can the FCA's new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements usher in a new era of responsibility?
ESG

Can the FCA's new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements usher in a new era...

5m Idris Nagri

Can the FCA's new Sustainability Disclosure Requir...

As COP28 gets underway, the FCA's new rules are a significant step towards greater transparency and consumer protection in the sustainable investment ...

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NAO to probe FCA over its effectiveness
Regulatory Bodies

NAO to probe FCA over its effectiveness

9m Greg Noble

NAO to probe FCA over its effectiveness

The review is understood to include examining the FCA’s governance, strategy, and culture and well as its approach to regulating diverse types of firm...

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Finance firms must ‘up their game’ under new FCA greenwashing rules
ESG

Finance firms must ‘up their game’ under new FCA greenwashing rules

1y Sam Alberti

Finance firms must ‘up their game’ under new FCA g...

“Operational challenges” may await those who fail to adjust to the new criteria Read More...

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FCA say firms act without “foresight”, but principles attacked over lack of clarity
Business

FCA say firms act without “foresight”, but principles attacked over lack of...

4y Tom Lemmon

FCA say firms act without “foresight”, but princip...

FCA director of enforcement and market oversight Mark Steward attacked firms for not fully considering the regulator’s principles, but event delegates...

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People Moves: BDO, Mazars, Deloitte Ventures and FCA
People Business

People Moves: BDO, Mazars, Deloitte Ventures and FCA

4y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: BDO, Mazars, Deloitte Ventures and F...

Accountancy Age’s weekly round-up of industry people moves features changes within regulatory bodies, mid-sized accountancy firms and a Big Four subsi...

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FCA: Adviser charging an ‘emotive’ subject
Practice

FCA: Adviser charging an ‘emotive’ subject

4y Chris Jewers

FCA: Adviser charging an ‘emotive’ subject

Comments from the FCA’s Debbie Gupta during a conference reaffirm the importance of remembering the human factor when advising clients. Read More...

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FCA denied extra powers but pushes for climate change risk disclosure
Regulation

FCA denied extra powers but pushes for climate change risk disclosure

5y Chris Jewers

FCA denied extra powers but pushes for climate cha...

The government has rejected the plan to give the FCA greater powers to regulate organisations, with the watchdog also seeking companies to be forced t...

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FCA clarifies stance on Cryptoassets
Technology

FCA clarifies stance on Cryptoassets

5y Chris Jewers

FCA clarifies stance on Cryptoassets

In its official release, the FCA said: “Consumers should be cautious when investing in such cryptoassets and should ensure they understand and can bea...

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Incoming FCA chair admits “error in judgement” over investment in tax avoidance scheme
HMRC

Incoming FCA chair admits “error in judgement” over investment in tax avoid...

6y Idris Nagri

Incoming FCA chair admits “error in judgement” ove...

Randell took responsibility for the mistake but said the scheme had been discussed with senior policy officials at HMRC “who had indicated that they a...

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FCA fines Merrill Lynch £34.5m over reporting failures
Business Regulation

FCA fines Merrill Lynch £34.5m over reporting failures

7y Idris Nagri

FCA fines Merrill Lynch £34.5m over reporting fail...

This is the first enforcement action against a business by the watchdog over failing to report transactions of this kind Read More...

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Frost Group IP granted FCA-authorisation
Accounting Firms

Frost Group IP granted FCA-authorisation

8y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Frost Group IP granted FCA-authorisation

The firm, with offices in London, Croydon and Bournemouth, can now offer a portfolio of non-statutory solutions and regulated debt advice to clients R...

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ICAEW gives thumb up to Bailey as FCA chief
Accounting Standards

ICAEW gives thumb up to Bailey as FCA chief

8y Chris Warmoll , Writer

ICAEW gives thumb up to Bailey as FCA chief

Bailey takes over from Martin Wheatley, who departed in September Read More...

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FRC strengthens client asset assurance to FCA
Accounting Standards

FRC strengthens client asset assurance to FCA

8y Chris Warmoll , Writer

FRC strengthens client asset assurance to FCA

New audit standard for assurance on client assets being presented to the FCA Read More...

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FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants
Corporate Governance

FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants

9y Idris Nagri

FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountant...

Regulator says secondments to and from Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and EY bring critical skills and knowledge. Read More...

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FCA ends iSoft accounting fraud court battle
Company News

FCA ends iSoft accounting fraud court battle

11y Fleur Doidge CRN & Rachael Singh

FCA ends iSoft accounting fraud court battle

Second retrial ruled 'not in the public interest' says Financial Conduct Authority Read More...

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FCA chairman Griffith-Jones under fire over HBOS audits
Audit

FCA chairman Griffith-Jones under fire over HBOS audits

11y Idris Nagri

FCA chairman Griffith-Jones under fire over HBOS a...

The new City watchdog was last night fighting to defend its chairman amid accusations that as head of its auditors KPMG, HBOS pursued reckless lending...

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Accountancy people moves: March 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: March 2024

2w Rachael King

Accountancy people moves: March 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds following a year of challenge and change?
Business

Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds following a year of challenge...

3m Idris Nagri

Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds foll...

There is optimism that the IPO market will rebound in the second half of 2024, driven by pent-up demand and potential improvements in economic conditi...

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Revolut considers auditor change amid UK banking license challenges
Audit

Revolut considers auditor change amid UK banking license challenges

5m Idris Nagri

Revolut considers auditor change amid UK banking l...

Fintech giant considers dropping BDO following audit report in order to obtain clean bill of health from PRA Read More...

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People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid-market firms
Accounting Firms

People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid-market firms

1y Greg Noble

People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid...

January proved to be a busy time for people moves in the accounting industry Read More...

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“Still work to be done” on diversity in accountancy, industry leaders say
Accounting Firms

“Still work to be done” on diversity in accountancy, industry leaders say

2y Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

“Still work to be done” on diversity in accountanc...

Research shows that more work is needed from firms Read More...

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Don’t work up a sweat over ESEF
Regulation

Don’t work up a sweat over ESEF

2y Tax Systems

Don’t work up a sweat over ESEF

Despite fears that the European Single Electronic Format has the potential to cause additional difficulties during an already hectic period for financ...

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35 under 35 2021: 25 - 16 revealed!
People Business

35 under 35 2021: 25 - 16 revealed!

3y Aaran Fronda

35 under 35 2021: 25 - 16 revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the second instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights 10 young UK professionals who are making great c...

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Kalifa and Crosswell: Unlocking capital crucial for fintech growth
Business

Kalifa and Crosswell: Unlocking capital crucial for fintech growth

3y Sam Alberti

Kalifa and Crosswell: Unlocking capital crucial fo...

Domestic funding needed to secure the sector's future Read More...

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UK rulemakers cautioned over Sarbanes-Oxley style reform model
Audit

UK rulemakers cautioned over Sarbanes-Oxley style reform model

3y Sam Alberti

UK rulemakers cautioned over Sarbanes-Oxley style ...

Mixed reaction greets audit reform proposals Read More...

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FRC launches investigation into Lookers audit
Big Four

FRC launches investigation into Lookers audit

3y Aoife Morgan

FRC launches investigation into Lookers audit

Regulatory body has launched an investigation into Deloitte’s auditing practices for the years ending 2017 and 2018 Read More...

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Open Banking is revolutionary, but will it take off?
Consulting

Open Banking is revolutionary, but will it take off?

3y Daniel Tannenbaum | Sponsored by Tudor Lodge

Open Banking is revolutionary, but will it take of...

As of January 2021, personal and guarantor lenders in the UK can now use open banking as a better way to underwrite and analyse their customers who ap...

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EU’s tax irregularities attract international attention
Tax Avoidance

EU’s tax irregularities attract international attention

3y Leanna Reeves

EU’s tax irregularities attract international atte...

Need to bolster national coffers leads to OECD scrutiny Read More...

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