FCA – permanent ban on the promotion of speculative illiquid securities, including mini-bonds, to retail customers 16 December 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance New rules for firms in relation to NMPIs, SISs or mini bonds. Read More
Is your website compliant? 9 December 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Most adviser websites are financial promotions. Is yours compliant? Read More
FCA reminder of SMCR Implementation 2 December 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Firms are reminded of the requirements and deadlines for implementing the SM&CR. Read More
Pension transfers – scheme information 2 December 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Scheme data templates are available to make the process of obtaining scheme and member information more efficient. Read More
Portfolio letter to Mortgage Intermediaries 25 November 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has written to mortgage intermediaries setting out its expectations for mitigating identified risks to customers. Read More
Claims Management Portfolio Letter 25 November 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance FCA expectations of all firms involved in claims management, including advisers wanting to help their own clients to pursue a […] Read More
EU withdrawal – end of transition 18 November 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Only a few weeks to go. Are you ready? Read More
FS Register – downtime and data 18 November 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Dates to note. Read More
Pension transfers – ensuring client understanding 11 November 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The new rules around transfer advice set a difficult challenge for advisers. Read More