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  • Regulatory Change

    MEMA joins the APCC!

    We are pleased to announce that our application for MEMA Consultants Limited to become a member of the Association of Professional Compliance Consultants (APCC) has been successful.

    5 min read25 Aug 2022
  • Regulatory Change

    Learn how to conduct Wind Down Planning

    The FCA recently completed a thematic review of wind-down processes across a number of business models. The review was aimed at reviewing firms on whether they held the appropriate liquidity, examining intragroup dependencies and wind-down triggers.

    5 min read16 May 2022
  • Regulatory Change

    Understanding the Regulatory Landscape

    At MEMA, in discussions with our customers (current and prospective) we identified a common theme, understanding the regulatory landscape is problematic and requires clearer descriptions aid understanding.

    5 min read12 Oct 2021
  • Regulatory Change

    Regulation of the funeral plan market

    On 5 July 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation (CP21/20) on its proposals for regulating the pre-paid funeral plan sector. This is part of an extensive regulatory change in the pre-paid funeral plan market. Under the proposals, the FCA will take over regulation from the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) on the 29th July 2022.‍

    5 min read26 Jul 2021
  • Regulatory Change

    FCA Financial Promotions Quarterly Review

    In our first of the series on regulatory smarts, we alert you to the quarterly financial promotion release issued by the FCA

    5 min read11 Jun 2021
  • Regulatory Change

    Preparing for your annual FCA Reporting Requirements

    Your firm is due to submit its regulatory return(s) within 30 business days of your Accounting Reference Date. Reporting requirements apply to all firms with permissions to carry on regulated claims management activities, including firms with temporary permissions.

    5 min read11 Apr 2021
  • Regulatory Change

    Understanding the FCA thematic review (part1)

    The Financial Conduct Authority carries out regular ‘thematic reviews’ into areas requiring further review by firms in the financial services industry.

    5 min read11 Apr 2021

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