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22 September 2025

Criterion to lead the Retirement Income Providers’ Forum

We are chairing the Retirement Income Providers’ Forum, bringing consistency, focus and over 30 years of experience to support collaboration and tackle industry challenges.

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12 September 2025

From Evolution to Transformation: Criterion at Verve 2025

Shaping the future of financial planning.

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05 September 2025

LoAs made simple – final checklist challenges industry to step up

We have extended our LoA Data Checklist to include investment.

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01 September 2025

Connecting the industry: a unified standard for adviser document access

The Document Access Standard provides uniform API protocols, consistent data formats and reliable, scalable connections.

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29 August 2025

Our response to the FCA’s life insurer pension transfer review findings

We discuss the findings of this report and the STAR initiatives’ transfer standards.

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27 August 2025

PSG Update - July 2025

Read our latest Process and Standards Group update.

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19 August 2025

Transforming annuity applications: new standard to reduce friction and improve flow

We discuss the development of the new Post-Quote Annuity Application Data Standard, designed to increase efficiencies in annuity applications.

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18 August 2025

New version of the Remuneration Statement Standard published: enhancing clarity and accuracy

This version introduces clearer reporting with a new investment adviser charge category to improve accuracy and consistency for firms who differentiate adviser charges.

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12 August 2025

Look beyond MPS price and performance

We look beyond MPS price and performance - robust operational due diligence is every financial advisers’ duty.