Market downturn – communicating with clients 29 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance What should you tell clients about their investments in the current emergency? Read More
SM&CR training 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance During a recent workshop, the FCA commented on SM&CR training. They do not believe that some e-learning or short generic […] Read More
FOS limit changes 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance On 1 April 2019, the FCA increased the Financial Ombudsman Service’s award limit from £150,000 to £350,000. This applies to […] Read More
COVID-19 and vulnerable customers 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Some readers might remember that the FCA issued a guidance consultation paper in July 2019, GC19/3 – Guidance for firms on […] Read More
Appointed Representatives and the FCA Directory 22 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A reminder that ARs should be included as Directory Persons. Read More
FCA Business Plan – 2020/21 22 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has published its Business Plan for 2020/21. Read More
Working from Home – Data Protection and Security 15 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Many people are currently working from home. What are the implications for data security? Read More
Pensions and Retirement Income – FCA COVID-19 guidance 15 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance FCA guidance for pension providers and DB transfer advisers. Read More
COVID-19: Guidance for financial firms 14 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance In light of the continuing and increasing concerns over the COVID-19 virus and its impact on the economy and consequently […] Read More
Replacing wet signatures 8 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Dealing with clients remotely means that obtaining a wet signature can be problematic. Read More