As I am sure you will be aware the chancellor’s budget last week throws a few curve balls for the financial service industry to get to grips with. However, in true ATEB style we are getting ahead of the game and will be pushing out updates later this evening in readiness for some of the changes which start from 27th March 2014.
The updates we have made are tweaks to wordings within the Glossary of Terms and Reasons/Disadvantages of Product Recommendations. These changes focus on CGT limits, changes to drawdown rules and lifetime/ISA allowances.
We are also aware of other changes which will apply later this year and we will update accordingly.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us here.
FCA provide guidance on SMF16/17 appointments
Richard Foster Compliance FCA, ML, PI, training
Firms should have heads of compliance and money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) who are suitably competent and capable of effectively performing the roles. It is appropriate to carefully consider how individuals can demonstrate this ahead of seeking regulatory approval. The FCA have recently issued guidance which should help firms decide if an individual candidate is […]