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What is the FCA Consumer Duty? The 2026 guide for regulated firms

The FCA Consumer Duty explained: the four outcomes, the three cross-cutting rules, and how regulated firms evidence good customer outcomes at case level.

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25 May 2026

How to prepare for an FCA Consumer Duty audit

6-step workflow for FCA Consumer Duty Year-2 board reports. What the FCA's April 2026 observations actually require, and how to evidence outcomes at case level.

25 May 2026

How many Consumer Duty cross-cutting rules are there?

Three FCA Consumer Duty cross-cutting rules: good faith, avoiding foreseeable harm, enabling customers to pursue financial objectives. Codified in PRIN 2A.2.

30 Mar 2026

Curvestone AI Sponsors the Credit Strategy Parliamentary Reception 2026

Curvestone AI sponsored the Credit Strategy Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons — an invite-only gathering of 200 leaders across credit and financial services, alongside the policymakers shaping the regulatory landscape.

29 Mar 2026

Curvestone Ranked #16 on the Sifted 100: UK & Ireland 2026

We've been named the 16th fastest-growing startup in the UK and Ireland on the 2026 Sifted 100 leaderboard — the annual ranking by revenue growth, verified against filed accounts.

8 Mar 2026

We're Sponsoring MoneyLIVE Summit 2026

Curvestone AI is proud to be sponsoring MoneyLIVE Summit 2026. Find us at Stand S27 in Startup City, and catch Nasos Papadopoulos on stage at 15:25.

4 Mar 2026

The network compliance challenge: managing adviser quality at scale

Mortgage networks are accountable for the advice given by hundreds or thousands of appointed representatives. Here is how leading networks are solving the adviser oversight problem.

17 Feb 2026

AI in compliance: why explainability is not optional

Regulated firms adopting AI for compliance decisions face a non-negotiable requirement: every AI output must be explainable to both internal reviewers and, if necessary, the regulator.

20 Jan 2026

MCOB suitability: the seven things advisers consistently get wrong

MCOB suitability requirements are well understood in theory. In practice, the same errors appear in case files across networks and lenders. Here is what compliance teams should be checking.

9 Dec 2025

How to prepare for an FCA supervisory visit in 2026

FCA supervisory visits are increasing in frequency and depth. Here is what compliance teams should have ready — and where firms are being caught out.

4 Dec 2025

Curvestone AI Raises $4M to Bring Reliable AI Automation to Regulated Industries

Curvestone AI has raised $4M to bring reliable, high-accuracy AI automation to financial services, legal, and insurance teams — solving the “compound error problem” that has held back real-world AI adoption in regulated industries.

3 Dec 2025

Curvestone AI to Power Automated Compliance Reviews for The White Rose Finance Group

Curvestone AI partners with The White Rose Finance Group to automate compliance reviews, ensuring faster, more reliable, and scalable oversight in the commercial-finance sector.

3 Dec 2025

Pivotal Partners with Curvestone AI to Deliver Near-Instant Mortgage Compliance Reviews

Pivotal Growth partners with Curvestone AI to automate mortgage compliance reviews, enhancing accuracy, reducing workload, and ensuring real-time suitability checks. Discover the future of compliance.

3 Nov 2025

Consumer Duty one year on: what mortgage firms are still getting wrong

The FCA's Consumer Duty has been in force for over a year. Supervisory visits are revealing the same gaps across mortgage networks and lenders. Here is what good looks like.

14 Oct 2025

How AI is transforming FCA compliance for mortgage networks

Mortgage networks are under more compliance pressure than ever. Here is how forward-thinking firms are using AI to review 100% of case files without adding headcount.

2 Sept 2025

The hidden cost of manual financial promotions review

Every piece of customer-facing marketing needs FCA sign-off. Most firms still do this manually — and the delays, inconsistencies, and near-misses are costing them more than they realise.

21 Jul 2025

Why mortgage case files still fail compliance (and how to fix it)

Most compliance failures in mortgage case files come down to the same handful of problems. Here is what they are and how AI document intelligence is eliminating them.

8 May 2025

Motor finance and the FCA: what lenders need to know in 2025

Following the Court of Appeal ruling on discretionary commission arrangements, motor finance lenders face significant compliance and redress risk. Here is what robust compliance infrastructure looks like.

16 Jan 2025

The Art of Asking Questions

Master 13 practical tips to ask better questions and unlock the full potential of your AI interactions.

3 Oct 2024

Is this the end of the Billable Hour?

Can the billable hour survive the transition to AI, and, more importantly, should it?

2 Oct 2024

16 key questions to ask AI vendors

Discover the key questions to ask AI vendors when choosing a partner for generative AI solutions. Learn about security, flexibility, future-proofing, competitive edge, affordability, and more.

2 Oct 2024

Curvestone’s Approach to LLM Benchmarking

Discover Curvestone’s method for benchmarking LLMs to help law firms choose the best AI models, enhancing efficiency, client service, and compliance.

2 Oct 2024

Follow the money: where to focus your law firm’s AI efforts

Discover how law firms can strategically leverage AI to win new business and stay ahead of the competition. Learn key insights on where to focus AI efforts and how to maximise client value.

2 Oct 2024

How law firms can stand out to clients now that AI is here

Discover how law firms can leverage AI to stand out to clients in a changing industry landscape. Learn about the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for success.

2 Oct 2024

How (much) should your law firm use AI?

Explore AI's role in law firms: from AI assistants and augmentation to full automation, find the right balance for your firm's needs and future.

2 Oct 2024

Knowledge bots could transform legal case work: here’s how

Learn how knowledge bots can revolutionise legal case work by automating processes, retrieving information quickly, and enhancing client interactions in the legal sector.

2 Oct 2024

Navigating the AI Landscape: A Guide for Law Firms

Explore the strategic considerations for law firms navigating the AI landscape, from building custom solutions to leveraging off-the-shelf AI technologies for enhanced productivity and innovation.

2 Oct 2024

Report: The Future of Generative AI & Legal Work

Explore the transformative impact of Generative AI on the legal sector in our comprehensive report. Discover how AI technologies are reshaping legal practice for efficiency and innovation.

2 Oct 2024

Should you trust generative AI to support your legal work?

Discover the potential of generative AI in legal work and how to trust it for drafting legal documents. Learn about key features and safeguards for reliable and secure AI integration.

2 Oct 2024

The power of natural language document search in law

Discover how natural language search using generative AI revolutionises legal research. Enhance productivity, access relevant information, and streamline processes with WorkflowGPT.

2 Oct 2024

What is a Legal AI Assistant?

Explore the benefits of legal AI Assistants and how they can enhance productivity for law firms and legal teams. Learn about key features to look for and how they provide a competitive advantage.

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