Brian Rogers FCMI

The UK Supreme Court has passed judgment on motor finance companies who did not disclose commission information to consumers. We expect law firms with motor finance commission claims to: 🔍familiarise themselves with the judgment 🪧determine how it impacts their clients 💬inform their clients in a way they understand ✅comply with our Standards and Regulations We expect law firms to act in their clients’ best interests and comply with their professional obligations. Where we find evidence of non-compliance, we will take action. https://lnkd.in/etwKEbyn

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In this week’s Employment Edit, we consider updates on soaring sickness absence rates, indefinite leave to remain and much more. We also share the final two instalments in our series of articles for People Management on workplace investigations. Read here: https://bsalmon.us/4q1Za5X #employmentlaw

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📢 Umbrella Company Reforms: what you need to know. We finally have sight of the draft tax legislation that targets non-compliance in the umbrella company market. Key highlights include: ✅ Umbrella companies can continue to operate as they do today ✅ Joint & several liability from April 2026 ✅ Tougher HMRC enforcement powers, Read a few words from our Legal Director, Alison Roberts, as we unpack the impact on agencies, end clients, and contractors. Link in the comments. 🔗 #UmbrellaCompanies #Recruitment #HMRC #Compliance #UmbrellaReform #DraftFinanceBill #TaxLegislation

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🚨 Big regulatory changes are on the horizon! 🚨   This week, our FS Regulatory team, alongside experts from across the firm, hosted two flash webinars diving into what have been called “the most significant regulatory developments in a decade”.   💡 Webinar 1: A summary of the Mansion House speech and the Leeds Reforms. This session was a quick-fire round-up of key topics including FOS reform, SMCR reform, Asset Management proposals, new Targeted Support activity, Consumer Duty’s application to wholesale markets, client categorisation criteria, capital requirements, ring fencing and innovation 💡 Webinar 2: A discussion on the SMCR review, covering what you need to know from the HMT, FCA & PRA Consultation Papers, which seek to reduce the regulatory burden of the SMCR by 50%.   Missed them? Don’t worry – you can find both recordings here:    Flash Webinar: What the Mansion House Speech Means for Financial Services - https://lnkd.in/eQhH9GxY Flash webinar: SMCR Review - What's in the HMT, FCA and PRA Consultation Papers? - https://lnkd.in/eAd2qhag   We’d love to hear your thoughts or discuss these changes further. Feel free to get in touch!   #Regulation #FinancialServices #Webinar #SMCR #MansionHouseSpeech #LeedsReform

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🔍 2025 Referencing Fraud Trends – What We’re Seeing at Lettings Hub & Canopy Our fraud investigation team has reviewed hundreds of suspicious cases flagged by our referencing executives. Here's what we uncovered: 📊 Top Fraud Types: Payslips created on the same day – 26% Mismatched employment contracts – 24% Payslip vs Open Banking issues – 21% Formatting issues – 17% Missing deductions – 5% Employer legitimacy concerns – 5% Other – 2% 🛡️ Every fraudulent tenant we stop protects landlords from up to £13,000 in potential losses. Thorough referencing isn’t just a process—it’s protection. #LettingsHub #Canopy #TenantFraud #ReferencingMatters #LandlordProtection #FraudPrevention #PropertyManagement

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Law firms are under pressure... 📈 Increasing regulatory demands 💻 Clients expecting seamless digital experiences 💷 Growing pressure to improve financial efficiency But forward-thinking firms are flipping these challenges into opportunities. On Wednesday 1st October at 11:00am, join experts from Legl and Actionstep to learn how an integrated approach to compliance and payments helps firms: ✅ Save time with automated AML and streamlined onboarding ✅ Reduce compliance risk with connected workflows ✅ Improve client experience while strengthening cash flow 🎤 Featuring: Oliver Tromp, Regional VP, Actionstep Faith F., Chief Product Officer, Legl Hosted by Arunn Ramadoss, Director of Marketing, Legl 👉 Don’t miss this practical session packed with insights and real-world examples: https://lnkd.in/evpMTbp8

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