Regulation
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Aug- 2021 -23 August
ESG ambitions stifled in mid-market, Grant Thornton finds
A knowledge gap amongst senior management is reportedly causing a “lack of action” around ESG ambitions in the mid-market, despite…
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20 August
Magna Group mini-bond companies shut down over mis-selling
The High Court has wound up seven companies after an investigation found that their marketing of high-risk mini-bonds was “misleading”…
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13 August
FCA receives 2,754 allegations of misconduct from whistleblowers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has received a total of 2,754 separate allegations of misconduct, including fraud, money laundering and…
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12 August
FRC issued £16.7m worth of financial sanctions, report finds
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) reportedly issued £16.7m worth of financial sanctions this year, increasing from the £16.4m made in…
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12 August
Charity Commission launches Olive Grove inquiry
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the Olive Grove Foundation, an organisation purposed to support people affected…
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11 August
FCA issues £1.28m fine to ‘seriously incompetent’ advisor
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a £1.28m fine to Geoffrey Edward Armin for “seriously incompetent” advisory activities. Armin,…
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10 August
ICAEW welcomes new international charity finance standards
Proposals to bring standardised accounting and greater transparency to international charity finance reporting have been welcomed by the ICAEW. In…
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10 August
ICAS joins Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has joined HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta, the private sector…
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9 August
AAT launches consumer guide for selecting accountants
AAT has launched a new guide that provides consumers with tips on how to appoint accountants, while sharing examples of the…
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6 August
FRC launches search for new chair
The Government has launched a search to recruit the next chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). The accountancy watchdog…
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