Clarity + Direction

Complaints & compliance blog for regulated industries

Practical guides and updates on complaint handling, regulatory change, and case law, written by professionals with 20+ years’ first-hand experience in regulated industries.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Blog author
Stevie Whitmore

Build a business case for complaint management software

Understand the data, language, and return of investment strategy you need to convince your C-level leadership to invest in better complaint software.

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Blog author
Mia Ratciffe

Use the Fishbone Diagram and 5 Whys to strengthen complaint handling

Learn how to use the Fishbone Diagram and 5 Whys to investigate complaints, uncover root causes, and improve outcomes in regulated complaint handling.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

2025 redress system reforms in financial services

Explore the FCA, FOS and HM Treasury’s 2025 redress reforms. Learn how the changes aim to deliver faster, fairer complaint outcomes for firms and customers.

Blog author
Emma Scott
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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Consumer Duty at two years: FCA digital journeys and complaints

Two years after Consumer Duty, the FCA is spotlighting digital customer journeys. Poor design fuels complaints. Here’s how complaint teams can use insights to drive compliance and better outcomes.

Blog author
Carlos Sanchez
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Friday, August 22, 2025

FCA AI Sprint 2025: Why complaint handling is the test for trustworthy AI

The FCA’s AI Sprint put trust, fairness, and explainability first. See why complaint handling is the proving ground for AI in finance and how teams can apply it today.

Blog author
Emma Scott