MiFID II applications and notifications
MiFID II comes into being on 3 January 2018 but firms need to take action now.

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 2017, 2018, FCA, MiFID, PI
MiFID II comes into being on 3 January 2018 but firms need to take action now.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2015, 2016, 2017, FCA, ML, PI
The FCA is pushing ahead with implementation of the FAMR. The latest consultation paper explains what is happening.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2017, PI
Are you prepared for the changes to capital adequacy for personal investment firms that come into effect on 30th June?
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2017, FCA, PI
ATEB Training Days announced
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2015, Pension
Is it possible to merge Drawdown Plans?
David Anderson Suitability 2017, Mortgage, Pension, Switch, Update
More Choice – More Flexibility – More Relevance
David Anderson Suitability 2017, Budget, Mortgage, TaxYear, Update
In consideration of the 2017/18 Tax Year, please note the following changes to ATEB suitability for your records. Effective from midnight 6th April 2017 Updated Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) throughout the Retirement Advice section. Glossary of Terms Appendix has been given a spring clean with updated text throughout to ensure relevance. Key revised definitions […]
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2016, 2017, FCA
It seems highly likely that adviser fees will come under FCA scrutiny.
Alistair MacDougall Compliance ML, Pension, Switch
The regulator first published guidance on pension switching advice in 2009. It still applies yet firms do not always meet the requirements.
Our new website is www.thistleinitiatives.co.uk. There will be no further posts here from ATEB Compliance. You can keep up to date with all of our usual regulatory and company updates here going forward.
FCA Publishes Its Response To Appropriate Qualifications Consultation
Alistair MacDougall Compliance FCA
The FCA has made some minor changes to the TC Rulebook.