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<p>HM Treasury launched a call for evidence on the regulation of pre-paid funeral
plans in June 2018. The call for evidence has confirmed that consumer detriment is
present in the pre-paid funeral plan sector and that there is broad demand for the
sector to come under compulsory regulation.</p><p> </p><p>Consequently, the government
intends to bring the pre-paid funeral plan market within the remit of the Financial
Conduct Authority and is currently consulting on the proposed legislative framework
to implement this proposal. This will allow the FCA to establish a robust regulatory
regime which will apply to all funeral plan providers, and improve protection for
consumers.</p>
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