On the 4th Nov 2009 The Law Society’s council voted overwhelmingly in favour of pressuring the Solicitors Regulation Authority to abolish the single renewal date for… The end of the single renewal date for PII? On the 4th November 2009…read more
Asbestos pledge from Health & Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s regulator for workplace health and safety, pledged 4,000 hours of free asbestos awareness training in September 2100 to help construction workers protected themselves from deadly asbestos dust. The HSE partnered with the training…read more
Government publishes new scheme for construction contracts on 4 July 2011
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (“BIS”) has today published its long-awaited amendments to the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England only) (“Scheme”)… See: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2011/9780111512975. The amendments are likely to be debated by Parliament in September and, subject to any…read more
Now is the time to prepare for your 2010 PII renewal
Are you complying with the code of conduct? Do you have a documented Audit Trail? Do you have a proactive approach towards Risk Management? Preparing for your 2010 renewal now Are you complying with the code of conduct? Do you…read more
FOS promises to speed up complaints handling!
The Financial Ombudsman Service has pledged to speed up its handling of complaints in the coming months… FOS promises to speed up complaints handling! The Financial Ombudsman Service has pledged to speed up its handling of complaints in the coming…read more
Retail Distribution Review FAQs by FSA
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published the top 11 questions being asked by IFAs at its Retail Distribution (RDR) roadshows, being held around the country from 5 April to 27 September 2011. Advisers are invited to feedback to the…read more
FSA warns Facebook and Twitter pages must be compliant
The FSA has warned firms must comply with financial promotion rules when using new media such as Twitter, Facebook, online forums, blogs and mobile applications… FSA warns Facebook and Twitter pages must be compliant The FSA has warned firms must…read more
