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Target Group launches AI Champion programme to accelerate responsible AI adoption
The aim is to save time, improve quality and simplify tasks, while making sure workers feel confident and supported as they use AI.
Financial Services
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FCA expands Scale-up Unit support to five fast-growing financial firms
ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle and Zilch have joined the initiative, becoming the first firms regulated solely by the FCA to take part.
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Squire Patton Boggs urges firms to prepare for FCA non-financial misconduct rules
From September, all firms regulated by the senior managers and certification regime must take steps to prevent bullying, harassment or violence among employees if it is work related.
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Protection Research launches business protection platform for advisers
The platform aims to help advisers research, compare and recommend business protection solutions with more confidence.
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Accord Mortgage Mentors podcast spotlights leadership lessons beyond financial services
The podcast forms part of the intermediary-only lender's Growth Series, which aims to help brokers develop their businesses and careers.
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BSA welcomes Plane Saver Credit Union as newest member
Simon Taylor said: “We look forward to working together to strengthen the mutual sector and help even more people benefit from member-owned financial services.”
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One in five financial services leaders regularly revisit decisions due to poor data, data finds
Financial services leaders were among those most likely to report delays and concerns around data quality, according to Ordnance Survey.
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CISI pledges to support Financial Services Skills Compact
The aim is to invest in people, develop talent pipelines and work together to address skills gaps in the sector.
Financial Advice
Financial services firms sign skills agreement with Government
More than 20 financial services organisations have signed a Skills Compact with Government and the Financial Services Skills Commission to address skills gaps across the sector.
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CII forms cross-sector taskforce to set standards for sharing vulnerability data
The aim is to reduce the number of times vulnerable customers are asked to repeat personal information as they move between insurers, brokers, advisers and service providers.
Politics
UK needs competitive tax regime alongside any revived investor visa, says Utmost
Reviving a so-called "golden visa" scheme could help attract wealthy investors to the UK, but only if it is accompanied by a more competitive tax regime, according to Utmost.
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Leonard Curtis secures £3.3m funding package for Abacus Employment Services
Leonard Curtis has arranged a £3.3m multi-lender funding package to support the growth plans of recruitment business Abacus Employment Services.