Regulations
By Pankaj K
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Compensation Hits $106 Million. The FSCS said its levy and compensation amounts dropped to a 10-year low, which sounds like good…
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Audits Target Problem Firms. The FCA launched an initiative in 2023 to audit advisory firms more aggressively.
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The Financial Conduct Authority scrambled to fix massive problems. Over 6,500 former British Steel Pension Scheme members got burned by bad advice, and regulators knew they had…
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The agency worked with the Pensions Regulator, Pension Protection Fund, and Money and Pensions Service to share intelligence better.
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme teamed up with the FCA and Financial Ombudsman Service to handle complaints from those 6,500+ former BSPS members.
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The FSCS said its levy and compensation amounts dropped to a 10-year low, which sounds like good news but probably just means fewer people are getting ripped off now.
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The FCA's moves came after the Complaint Commissioner dropped a report in March 2026 about the British Steel mess.
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"We're learning from past mistakes," the FCA said in a statement. The agency wants to prevent similar disasters and rebuild trust in financial advice for pension schemes.
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The Financial Ombudsman Service handles individual complaints while the FSCS cuts compensation checks to affected members.
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The FCA launched an initiative in 2023 to audit advisory firms more aggressively. They found several firms that systematically gave bad advice, which led to more regulatory action.
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In December 2025, the FCA's data-driven approach flagged potential risks at 15 advisory firms.
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The Pension Protection Fund ramped up efforts to engage former BSPS members directly. Earlier this month, the Fund announced plans for informational sessions across the UK to…
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Meanwhile, the Money and Pensions Service launched a dedicated helpline for BSPS members in January 2026.
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But critics say the FCA's response still isn't enough. Some affected members worry they won't get fair treatment, and advocacy groups push for additional measures.
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The regulator continues working on pension transfer system improvements and monitoring its new measures' impact.
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