COVID-19: FCA guidance on handling paper and post 14 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Guidance for firms working from home. Read More
FCA extend SMCR period of absence 13 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has made a temporary modification to the rules around providing cover for an absent Senior Manager. Read More
Acquiring or selling a business 13 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance What needs to be considered when buying or selling an adviser firm? Read More
GDPR – two years on 12 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The General Data Protection Regulation – or GDPR as it is more familiarly referred to, took effect in May 2018. […] Read More
Handling complaints during the COVID-19 emergency 12 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA is aware that, as a result of the current health emergency, many firms are facing challenges in maintaining […] Read More
If it’s not written down, it doesn’t exist 12 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance How often have you heard that sentiment expressed by some compliance person? Interesting FOS decision The continued relevance of that […] Read More
Handling complaints during the COVID-19 emergency 6 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has outlined its expectations of firms in relation to complaints handling. Read More
GDPR – two years on 6 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A quick look at the impact of GDPR, and the issues, two years on. Read More
If it’s not written down, it doesn’t exist 29 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A timely reminder of the need for advice to be documented comprehensively. Read More
Schemes to issue transfer warning 29 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The Pensions Regulator has issued new guidance to schemes. Read More