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20 April 2026

Protection: underwriting and innovation – join us on 20 May

In their protection review, the FCA found a market working well - but highlighted that the protection gap remains. Join us on 20 May to hear how underwriting is evolving and why the gap is the biggest growth opportunity in protection right now.

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15 April 2026

Defaqto adds STAR ratings to Engage

Defaqto has added STAR transfer accreditation ratings and operational transfer insights to Engage, helping advisers factor transfer performance into platform due diligence.

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02 April 2026

Shape clearer adviser reporting across the industry with our new research group

Industry research group formed to explore standardised approach to adviser platform reporting.

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26 March 2026

PSG Update - February 2026

Read our latest Process and Standards Group update.

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23 March 2026

A smarter, smoother way for providers to meet rising annuity demand is on the way

Annuity volumes keep climbing - and so does the pressure for more efficiency. Our new Annuity Application Standard is coming soon to help you rise to the challenge.

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11 March 2026

Allison Fower Joins Criterion Board

We welcome Allison Fower, Strategy & Transformation Director at Standard Life, as a non‑executive director, bringing extensive financial services and transformation experience to the board.

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05 March 2026

From LoA to infrastructure

The FCA’s latest consultation may turn LoA handling into a time‑bound operational control.

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27 February 2026

PSG Update - January 2026

Read our latest Process and Standards Group update.

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13 February 2026

Introducing our new charity partner – Fresh Start

Get to know our new charity partner, Fresh Start, and what’s coming next.