B-Compliant Podcast

By B-Compliant Ltd.

Stay up to date with the latest in financial advisory and wealth management regulation. Each week, we break down key regulatory changes, compliance trends, and industry insights to keep you informed. ... more

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February 24, 2026 Regulation on the Move: Consumer Duty, AR Reform and Staying Scam-Savvy
In this episode of the B-Compliant Podcast, Rachel MacRae and Vicky Pearce unpack a series of recent regulatory and supervisory developments, using only the FCA, HM Treasury, Upper Tribunal and FOS updates provided. They explore the FCA’s shift towards an outcomes-based approach under Consumer Duty, HM Treasury’s proposed reforms to the Appointed Representatives regime, and a significant Upper Tribunal decision upholding FCA bans and penalties over unsuitable pension investments. They also discuss the Financial Ombudsman Service’s warning about increasingly sophisticated financial scams and what this means for advisers. The conversation remains professional yet lightly sarcastic, highlighting the practical implications for firms seeking to evidence good consumer outcomes, maintain robust governance and protect clients in a fast-evolving risk landscape.
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February 13, 2026 Regulatory Round-Up: Innovation, Fair Value and Recent FCA Actions
In this episode, we unpack a series of recent UK regulatory developments affecting advisers and wealth managers. Rachel and Vicky discuss the FCA’s latest messages to insurers on innovation and consumer trust, explore the regulator’s practical expectations around fair value across financial services, and reflect on the lessons from the restrictions imposed on Advantage Wealth Management. They also look at the latest complaint statistics from the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate at 3.75%, drawing out what these changes mean for firms’ Consumer Duty obligations, systems and controls, and day-to-day client communications.
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February 04, 2026 Inside FCA's Latest Moves on Protection and Compliance
Explore key findings from the FCA's market study on pure protection products, revealing gaps in consumer understanding despite high claims acceptance. Hear insights on distribution models under scrutiny and get updates on FCA initiatives including AI impact reviews and UCITS compliance extensions.
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9min
January 29, 2026 Navigating FCA Updates and AI Risks
Discover how the FCA is streamlining its authorisation process while regulators grapple with AI challenges in financial services. Plus, learn vital lessons from a landmark pension misconduct enforcement ruling that underscores the importance of integrity in advisory roles.
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January 23, 2026 Navigating Consumer Duty and New Financial Changes
This episode dives into the FCA's review of Consumer Duty among mutual life insurers, practical impacts of upcoming Financial Ombudsman Service changes, and key updates on levies and inheritance tax relief. Hear expert insights and real client stories highlighting the evolving compliance landscape for financial advisers and wealth managers.
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January 16, 2026 Navigating New Pension Rules and FCA Updates
This episode covers the latest pension transparency proposals with colour-coded ratings for UK savers, the FCA's extension of derivatives trading rules amid UK-EU tensions, and a key enforcement action underscoring regulators' strict compliance expectations.
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December 23, 2025 FCA, AEOI, and Compliance Updates for 2025
This week, Vicky and Rachel walk through the FCA’s latest regulatory changes shaping the financial services landscape for 2025, from conduct rules and insurance reforms to the new requirements for Automatic Exchange of Information. Get the essentials on non-financial misconduct, targeted support for advisers, and how upcoming AEOI deadlines could impact your firm.
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December 19, 2025 Regulatory Reforms and Innovations
This episode explores the FCA's major consultations and proposals for 2026, including client categorisation changes, Handbook simplifications, pension market reforms, and a fresh look at provisional licences. Vicky and Rachel break down what these shifts mean for advisers and compliance professionals, with real-world notes on how to prepare for what's ahead.
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December 11, 2025 FCA's 2026 Compliance Shake-Up
This episode explores the FCA's sweeping changes to complaints reporting, the move to regulate ESG ratings providers, the spotlight on anti-money laundering supervisors, and the exciting new era of AI testing in financial services. Vicky and Rachel break down what these changes mean for compliance teams, advisers, and wealth managers aiming to keep pace with evolving regulatory expectations.
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December 09, 2025 Fee Changes, Data Quality, and Insider Dealing Cases
This episode breaks down the latest FCA fee consultation, highlights ongoing regulatory data challenges, and discusses a recent insider dealing criminal case. Vicky and Rachel unpack key changes and share actionable takeaways, including new support for AI governance.
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FAQs about B-Compliant Podcast:

How many episodes does B-Compliant Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.