Regulators

Articles

19 Jan 2016

A series of 'unfortunate 'RTA-induced events

Richard Barr laments the poor customer service offered by insurers, especially when they are regulated by the SRA

19 Jan 2016

Perceptions of misconduct

While the SRA's 'Question of trust' exercise aims to clarify what the profession and the public see as misconduct, the questions risk muddying the waters, says Susanna Heley

19 Jan 2016

The new CPD scheme 'for conveyancers

Solicitors now have more freedom to assess their training needs and the flexibility to undertake training that is tailored to the work they do, explains Russell Hewitson

18 Jan 2016

Record-high overseas information requests increases burden on financial sector

'Disruptive' and 'expensive' process should lead to increased diligence checks, says RPC partner

13 Jan 2016

CMA to study legal services market over standards and regulatory concerns

'We would be concerned if customers are not getting a good deal,' says senior director

12 Jan 2016

The SQE: Finding 'the right tool for the job

Pippa Allsop asks whether the exam is removing one barrier and replacing it with an economic hurdle

7 Jan 2016

Homebuyers losing thousands of pounds intended for solicitors

SRA chief warns that the number of online payment scams is on the rise

22 Dec 2015

Changes to reporting requirements

Some solicitors will benefit hugely from the news that the SRA is changing the threshold for the exemption from obtaining an accountant's report, explains Gavin Hooker