New transparency rules are helping keep down the spiralling cost of funerals, according to a review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
New transparency rules are helping keep down the spiralling cost of funerals, according to a review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Please find an article below from the FCA.
If you have any concerns about Tees Mutual products and services please contact your agent, the office on 01642 850022, via the contact form on the website or email info@teesmutual.co.uk
On 31 July, new rules came into force for financial services firms.
The new rules, known as the Consumer Duty, set a higher standard of consumer protection in financial services.
The Duty means you should get:
We’re closely monitoring how firms are putting our new rules in place and will take action against those that aren’t following them.
Under the Duty, firms should be open and honest, avoid harm, and support you to pursue your financial goals. You should expect:
These rules apply to all new and existing products and services that are currently on sale. For older products that are no longer on sale, the rules will apply from 31 July 2024.
If you have a problem with your provider, or you don’t feel they’re meeting the Duty's standards, you should complain to them. If you're unhappy with their response, then you should contact the Financial Ombudsman Service.
If you don’t think you are getting good service or value for money you should shop around and consider switching.
New transparency rules are helping keep down the spiralling cost of funerals, according to a review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Two more promising young footballers have joined the next generation of talented players from Bruce Rioch’s iconic Middlesbrough FC team of the late 1990s, after being snapped up by Tees-Mutual-sponsored Cleveland Schools FA.
The average cost North-East families paid for a basic funeral rose to £3,915 in 2021 – despite a fall in the average price across the UK.
Did you know that a major change to the law rearing organ donation came into force during 2020?
Would you know what to do if you smelt gas or carbon monoxide in your home and suspected a leak?
The relationship between Tees Mutual’s friendly team of agents and our members has always been much more than just business.
Ruthless fraudsters have been taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to rip-off unsuspecting members of the public with a whole raft of sneaky new schemes – here's our guide to the most common scams and how to avoid them.
Have you ever thought about what would happen to your beloved dog if you passed away or become seriously ill and were unable to look after it?
Please find an article below from the FCA.
If you have any concerns about Tees Mutual products and services please contact your agent, the office on 01642 850022, via the contact form on the website or email info@teesmutual.co.uk
On 31 July, new rules came into force for financial services firms.
The new rules, known as the Consumer Duty, set a higher standard of consumer protection in financial services.
The Duty means you should get:
We’re closely monitoring how firms are putting our new rules in place and will take action against those that aren’t following them.
Under the Duty, firms should be open and honest, avoid harm, and support you to pursue your financial goals. You should expect:
These rules apply to all new and existing products and services that are currently on sale. For older products that are no longer on sale, the rules will apply from 31 July 2024.
If you have a problem with your provider, or you don’t feel they’re meeting the Duty's standards, you should complain to them. If you're unhappy with their response, then you should contact the Financial Ombudsman Service.
If you don’t think you are getting good service or value for money you should shop around and consider switching.
New transparency rules are helping keep down the spiralling cost of funerals, according to a review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Two more promising young footballers have joined the next generation of talented players from Bruce Rioch’s iconic Middlesbrough FC team of the late 1990s, after being snapped up by Tees-Mutual-sponsored Cleveland Schools FA.
The average cost North-East families paid for a basic funeral rose to £3,915 in 2021 – despite a fall in the average price across the UK.
Did you know that a major change to the law rearing organ donation came into force during 2020?
Would you know what to do if you smelt gas or carbon monoxide in your home and suspected a leak?
The relationship between Tees Mutual’s friendly team of agents and our members has always been much more than just business.
Ruthless fraudsters have been taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to rip-off unsuspecting members of the public with a whole raft of sneaky new schemes – here's our guide to the most common scams and how to avoid them.
Have you ever thought about what would happen to your beloved dog if you passed away or become seriously ill and were unable to look after it?
Tees Mutual does not provide financial advice. If you are in any doubt as to whether a policy is suitable for you, you should contact an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) for advice. An IFA may charge for providing such advice and you should confirm any cost beforehand. We are covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service, whose website address is www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.
Tees Mutual is a trading name of The Kensington Friendly Collecting Society Limited, which is an incorporated Friendly Society under the 1992 Friendly Societies Act No. 79COL. KFCSL is Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. KFCSL’s Financial Services Register number is 110058.
The registered address of Tees Mutual and its subsidiary, Tees Mutual Services Limited, is 1-3 Kensington Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS5 6AL.
