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UK regulatory updates and practical guidance on controlled, auditable customer communications.

UK 2 min read 11 September 2026

When Systems Fail, Who Approves the Customer Update?

The FCA’s resilience exercise raises a practical question: can your team prepare, approve and track customer updates when disruption affects several firms?

UK 5 min read 8 September 2026

£4.7 Million: When Regulatory Change Outruns Operational Controls

Explore Citibank’s £4.7m sanctions penalty, OFSI’s findings and the practical lessons for regulatory change, operational controls and communication governance.

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UK 5 min read 8 September 2026

When AI Sounds Regulated: The FCA’s Warning on Investor Trust

FCA research reveals misconceptions about AI financial information. What should firms check when AI helps shape customer communications?

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UK 5 min read 3 September 2026

When One Mobile Mast Fails: What Ofcom’s Proposed Incident-Reporting Changes Could Mean

Ofcom is proposing new mobile and rural telecoms incident-reporting thresholds. See what providers should understand and prepare for.

UK 8 min read 15 July 2026

High-Volume Consumer Claims: What Two SRA Reports Reveal About Client Communication Evidence

A practical overview of two SRA reports on high-volume consumer claims, what they found about law firm practices and consumer experiences, and why firms need reliable evidence of what each client received.

UK 3 min read 24 August 2026

When Council Letters Become Harder Than They Need to Be

Small councils often manage recurring letters across spreadsheets, CSV files and manual processes. See how CommsPliant can simplify control, approval and evidence.

UK 4 min read 17 August 2026

Senior FCA Official Urges Financial Firms to Use ECCTA Information-Sharing Powers

A senior FCA official is urging financial firms to use ECCTA information-sharing powers as government guidance highlights audit trails and decision records.

UK 5 min read 10 August 2026

Off-the-Shelf Controls Aren't Enough: The Operational Lesson Behind the FCA's Annex 1 Warning

The FCA is increasing scrutiny of Annex 1 firms. We look at the operational lesson for regulated communications, governance and audit-ready evidence.

UK 6 min read 21 July 2026

From Identification to Support: What Ofgem’s Vulnerability Progress Report Shows

Ofgem’s July 2026 progress report examines whether identifying customer vulnerability leads to clearer communication, timely support and better outcomes.

UK 8 min read 20 July 2026

BNPL Is Now Regulated. The Real Test Begins After Checkout

BNPL regulation now reaches far beyond checkout. This practical overview explains the new UK rules, what changed, and why clear, connected customer communications matter throughout repayment and financial difficulty.

UK 5 min read 22 June 2026

FCA Consumer Understanding: A Human Summary for Regulated Firms

A plain-English summary of the FCA’s March 2026 consumer understanding publication, with practical takeaways for regulated firms reviewing customer communications, testing, monitoring and governance.