BREXIT and passporting
Firms that wish to operate in the EU/EEA after BREXIT need to take action.

We have some exciting news on the latest upgrade to ATEB Suitability on 9 April 2025. This update comes at no additional cost and provides a new addition to our content integration library. We have partnered with Pacific Asset Management to provide our customer firms with access to the following: A description of their service [...]
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2019, FCA
Firms that wish to operate in the EU/EEA after BREXIT need to take action.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance FCA, PI
A recent Court case appears to have created two tiers of client protection.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2015, FCA, Update
LPA may constrain the use of a DFM solution.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance FCA, Pension, Pension Transfer
Although aimed at consumers, firms involved in transfer advice would do well to view the video.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2018, 2019, FCA, Switch, TCF
The FCA is consulting on proposed guidance to firms in dealing with vulnerable clients.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, FCA, Pension
While this paper is mostly of relevance to Pension Providers, there are some implications for advisers.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2020, FCA, Mortgage, PI
See here for dates and registration details.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2019, FCA, SM&CR
The FCA has stated clearly that monitoring firms’ implementation of the Conduct Rules will be a key focus in future reviews of of SM&CR.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2017, DB Pension, FCA, Pension, Pension Transfer, PI, Switch
CP19/25 highlighted some commonly used reasons to transfer/switch that often do not stand up to close scrutiny.
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The Financial Services Register and The Directory
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2019, 2020, FCA, Mortgage, Pension, Pension Transfer, SM&CR
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