Pension Transfer Advice – FCA’s latest findings 11 December 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has published its latest findings on the quality of transfer advice. It does not make happy reading ... Read More
Product Governance: TISA’s Perspective 11 December 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Jeffrey Mushens, Technical Policy Director at TISA, provides a PROD perspective. Read More
Agent as client 21 November 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Many DFM/Adviser relationships are based on the agent as client model. This carries hidden dangers. Read More
Policy Statement PS 18/20 – Pension Transfers 5 October 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Confirmation of further rule and guidance changes in relation to advice on pension transfers. Read More
Vulnerable clients 25 September 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Do you recognise and deal appropriately with vulnerable clients? Read More
Operational resilience and preparing for BREXIT 25 September 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance BREXIT, cyber attacks, IT failures, market events - firms need to be able to weather all these events ... and […] Read More
Transfer triage 25 September 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Firms that advise on defined benefit transfers need to ensure that their triage process does not inadvertently cross the line […] Read More
Are you independent? 25 September 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The definition of independence changed with MiFIDII on 3 January 2018. Many firms have not changed their disclosure to reflect […] Read More
New transfer advice rules – 1 October 2018 12 September 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance New rules around transfer advice apply from 1 October 2018. Make sure you are aware and ready for them. Read More
Final phase of the FCA’s transfer review starts 12 September 2018 Alistair MacDougallCompliance If you are involved in advising on DB transfers, this will be of interest. Read More