BIBA calls for scrutiny of FCA objectives and discussing revisiting Consumer Duty scope

2024 Manifesto

Jaskeet Briah
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has launched its 2024 Manifesto which calls for effective scrutiny of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) growth and competitiveness objectives, as well as further discussion around the scope of Consumer Duty.

The manifesto, Managing risk for growth and economic security, was launched yesterday (11 January) with a focus on supporting the economy, businesses and consumers. BIBA said that protecting people's welfare and property, and helping businesses to grow, needs to take place within a well-regulated and economically secure environment. Following the Financial Services and Markets Act, BIBA said it has high hopes for a proportionate regulatory framework that can facilitate growth. The association has called for scrutiny of the FCA's metrics to measure the regulator's success in helping...

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