Insurance intermediaries

The FCA has published the findings of its Thematic Review on wind-down planning in TR 22/1 – observations on wind-down planning: liquidity, triggers and intra-group dependencies. Paul Goldwin helps you navigate the key points.

VAT is often the Cinderella of taxes among insurance brokers. We highlight three reasons why it deserves much more attention than it gets.

Why should you consider an internal audit function? We explain.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about box ticking. Nick Borzenko explains why the insurance sector cannot succeed without it.

With delays to some tax refunds and the impact of group companies on ‘profit thresholds’ both affecting cash flow, it’s worth another look at the corporation tax payment on account process.

An update on the FCA’s Consumer Duty consultations and anticipated new rules.

The FCA has published its consultation paper on improving the Appointed Representatives (ARs) regime. What should you expect?

Regardless of their ownership or prevailing jurisdictional requirements, ESG and associated reporting should be a key focus of intermediaries.

The 31 March 2022 deadline for implementing operational resilience frameworks is drawing closer. We share our observations on activity so far, and offer our tips on what firms should focus on in the coming weeks. 

Although firms’ compliance with the CASS 5 client money rules is improving, the FCA has started to look at specific areas of the CASS rules in more detail. So what should you look out for?

The FCA has recently published its expectations for remote and hybrid working within regulated businesses, including insurance brokers. So how can broking balance greater flexibility with maintaining regulatory compliance?

Digital platforms are continuing to transform insurance. How will insurance intermediaries gain assurance that new digital processes are working well?

Regardless of size, all companies must have a wind-down plan. Paul Goldwin explains how they can. The FCA published it’s ‘Wind-down Planning Guide’ in April 2021 following it’s engagement with the market through it’s COVID-19 Impact Surveys and their concerns about the overall financial resilience of the insurance intermediary market.  The regulator recognises that firms…

Whether large or small, your company will now need to take extra care on cross-border dealings.

The general insurance markets for household and motor insurance aren’t working well for consumers, with many loyal customers not receiving good value.

HMRC defines associated persons as employees, agents or any other person who performs services for and on behalf of the broker and can be either an individual or incorporated body.

Investors’ already strong appetite reinforced by Aston lark deal

PKF Partner Paul Goldwin analyses and explains the rules.