With full credit to Gavin Lumsden of New Model Adviser in this instance, for those of you struggling, as is generally the case, to find some objectivity amongst the ‘In or Out’ debate, we found this article to be informative.
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Apologies for the Consumer Duty overload but unless you’re taking a regulatory sabbatical, this is very much a hot topic. There are in excess of 50 FCA Handbooks (rules and guidance). You cannot be expected to be conversant with all of them, but you should have a good handle on the key ones, such […]
Our report writing software has been fully updated to accommodate changes to allowances, rates and reliefs in advance of the 2023/24 tax year. Full details can be found below: Pensions ‘Annual Allowance’ amount updated to £60,000.00. Adjusted income threshold amount for the ‘Tapered Annual Allowance’ updated to £260,000.00. ‘Money Purchase Annual Allowance’ amount updated to […]
Most of the talk in the financial services industry relating to 31/7/23 focuses on Consumer Duty and for good reason, because it will bring big changes for many firms, including a new addition to the FCA’s Principles for Businesses. The new Principle 12 states: “A firm must act to deliver good outcomes for retail […]
The FCA has advised as follows: Last year we launched a new three-year strategy to improve outcomes for consumers and in markets throughout the UK. As our remit is broad and growing, the strategy prioritises resources to prevent serious harm, set higher standards and promote competition. Today we’ve published our Business Plan for […]
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Lisa Cross Compliance FCA, Mortgage, PI, Switch
Well, sort of. OK, this is another Consumer Duty themed article but, following our attendance at the FCA’s Live and Local events (which we recommend you attend if you haven’t done so already), we thought we’d share our experience and highlight the main points that the regulator appears to be placing specific emphasis […]