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FOCUS OF THE DAY: A “fundamental review” of regulation surrounding claims management companies has been launched by the Ministry of Justice and HM Treasury. The review will consider whether a new independent regulator should be provided, further powers given to the Financial Conduct Authority or extra resources given to the existing regulator, the Ministry of Justice’s Claims Management Regulation Unit. Full story - New Law Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: A “fundamental review” of regulation surrounding claims management companies has been launched by the Ministry of Justice and HM Treasury. The review will consider whether a new independent regulator should be provided, further powers given to the Financial Conduct Authority or extra resources given to the existing regulator, the Ministry of Justice’s Claims Management Regulation Unit. Full story - New Law Journal
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