Updated FS Register 15 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA will be replacing its existing Financial Services Register with an enhanced Financial Services Register on 27 July. Read More
Complaints return – a reminder 15 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A brief reminder for firms about the FCA’s RIA complaint notification requirements. Read More
PS20/06 – part three: Workplace pensions 15 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance This article looks at the requirement to consider the client's workplace pension as a target for any pension transfer. Read More
PS20/06 – part two 8 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The second part of our series covering the implications of PS20/06. This time ... Abridged Advice. Read More
Investment pathways rules deferred 8 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The effective date of the new rules on investment pathways has been deferred. Read More
Professional Indemnity Insurance 8 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A reminder that firms having adequate PI cover is an area of focus for the FCA. Read More
PS20/06 – part one: ban on contingent charging 1 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The first of four articles explaining the implementation and implications of Policy Statement PS20/06. Read More
Extension of implementation period for SM&CR 1 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The date for certifying staff has been deferred in light of the current health emergency. Read More
FCA review of equity release advice 1 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has published the findings from its review of equity release advice. Read More
DB Transfers – FCA data request 26 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA is issuing a further data request to firms in the DB transfer market. Read More