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By Square 4 Team | 15/05/2026

Consumer Duty in 2026: Compliance, to Culture, to Customer Advocacy

Consumer Duty has entered a materially different supervisory phase. The FCA is no longer assessing …

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FCA

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Diversity of thought and opinion – FCA Strategy, Business Plan 2022/23 and the new Consumer Duty

The transformation at the FCA under Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive, is now in its second …

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FCA Strategy and Business Plan 2022/23

On 7 April 2022, the FCA issued two key documents. The first was their three-year …

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Reforming the Appointed Representative Regime – a Spotlight on Principal and Hosting Firms

The FCA recently published Consultation Paper 21/34 (CP21/34) aimed at improving the Appointed Representative (AR) …

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Consumer Duty White Paper – Prepare for tomorrow, today

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The new Consumer Duty – higher standards of consumer protection, but what does this mean for firms?

The FCA is consulting for a second time on its wide-ranging regulatory overhaul and evolution …

Business Photo

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Raising standards in the Appointed Representative Regime

The Principal and Appointed Representative (AR) relationship has always been an area of keen focus …

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Square 4 Partners announce latest appointments following successful launch

[Press Release For Immediate Release (07/10/2021)] Square 4 Partners Ltd (‘Square 4’) have today announced …

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The FCA’s approach to assessing firms’ culture is rapidly evolving

Culture remains central to how the FCA supervises regulated firms, as highlighted by Sheldon Mills, …

FCA

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Vulnerability – Ensuring Good Outcomes For Consumers

Creating processes enables firms to achieve operational efficiency and supports risk management. It provides a …

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