Regulatory

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today set out its business priorities for the year ahead – with a specific focus on the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. In responding to the challenge of coronavirus the FCA will focus on ensuring that financial services bus

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called for lenders to offer a temporary payment freeze on loans and credit cards for up to three months for consumers facing financial difficulties as a result of coronavirus. The watchdog has also called for arranged overdrafts up to £500 to be charge

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed sanctions against KPMG, ordering the audit firm to pay £700,000 for audit quality breaches. The watchdog has imposed the sanctions against KPMG and Nicola Quayle, the former senior partner for KPMG's Manchester office, in relation to the statut

In response to the current COVID-19 situation, the Financial Conduct Authority (FRC), Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) are today announcing a series of actions to ensure information continues to flow to investors and support the continued functioning of the

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today issued revised Standards for Investment Reporting (SIRs) 1000-5000, and a new SIR 6000 dealing with reports on Quantified Financial Benefits Statements (QFBSs) published in accordance with the City Code. The FRC has urged that Reporting Accountants (RA

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today launched a consultation on the proposed adoption in the UK of International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000, Assurance Engagements Other Than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information. The FRC is proposing that compliance with

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has highlighted the step change in the increased use of technology in the audit industry to improve the efficiency and quality of audits.

Banks are increasing the cost of personal loans and overdrafts as millions of people plunge into financial difficulty because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that it is working with international counterparts in the US, EU and elsewhere so that markets can remain open and orderly, and so they can continue to perform their essential role in supporting businesses, governments, jobs and the broader economy. Whi

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to companies that it was aware were intending to publish preliminary financial statements in the next few days, urging them to delay their planned publications.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today set out expectations for general insurance firms and provided information for consumers about what they should see from their insurance provider during the coronavirus pandemic.

Guidance on how to arrange and conduct AGMs in light of Covid-19 has been published by The Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) in conjunction with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and Slaughter & May.  Paul George, FRC executive director of corporate governance and reporting, sa

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today issued updated guidance for auditors which may be facing practical difficulties in carrying out audits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus).

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today begun a review into the use and value of data and advanced analytics in wholesale financial markets, both now and in the future. The FCA is using its Call for Input (CFI) to better understand how data and advanced analytics are being accessed

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published proposals outlining new climate-related disclosure requirements for premium listed issuers. The new rule will require all commercial companies with a premium listing to either make climate-related disclosures consistent with the approach set