The Financial Conduct Authority has today launched a review on 'streamlining' regulatory red tape post the Consumer Duty, amid signs many advice firms have cut back on the number and type of clients they serve and struggled to meet all the obligations.

Over one in three financial services firms (36%) have been penalised at least once in the past 12 months for failing to meet regulatory requirements, according to a new report.

The FCA has issued a £3,503,546 fine to CB Payments Limited (CBPL) for repeatedly breaching a requirement preventing it from offering services to high-risk customers.

The FCA has cancelled the permissions of Brentford-based Ekara Health Ltd (FRN 940007).