As of August 2026, Merrin covers every stage of a principal's SUP 12 obligations, from initial screening through to termination. What that means in practice, and what we are building next.
SUP 12 sets out what every principal owes its appointed representatives, from due diligence to the day you part ways. What the rules actually require, and where firms keep coming unstuck.
The FCA surveyed 251 principal firms in 2024 and rated only 43% of their annual reviews good quality. What it found, what it will test next, and what to do about it in the next ninety days.
A practical walk through the FCA's overhauled financial promotion rules: Consumer Duty, high-risk investments, crypto and the section 21 gateway.
When a consultant earns their day rate, when you are paying expert money for admin, and how to tell which is which before the invoice arrives.