MIFID II comes into force in January 2018. One requirement will be for advisers to record all conversations with clients.
The FCA has already ruled out requiring face to face conversations to be recorded but is still considering whether to make IFAs record telephone conversations and electronic communications with clients.
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) commissioned survey has shown that only 10% of advisers currently record telephone conversations and electronic communications in line with the proposed EU rules.
Consumer Duty starts to take hold
Lisa Cross Compliance
Consumer Duty rules will take full effect from 31 July 2023. However, it is starting to show its face already. This message is now appearing on Connect in some circumstances. “The majority of firm types that need to apply for authorisation or existing firms seeking to vary their permissions will need to comply with […]