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.
Papers galore!
Huw Reynolds Compliance 2021, Certification, Conduct, COVID-19, FCA, Gabriel, Pension, platform, protection, Senior Manager, SM&CR, Switch, transfer
It has been a busy month for papers and publications at the FCA. These include: New Consumer Duty CP The FCA is consulting on plans to introduce a new Consumer Duty, which aims to set a higher level of consumer protection in retail financial markets. The Duty will have 3 key elements: A new Principle – the […]