Clients – according to PROD 27 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Firms should consider the PROD target market attributes when segmenting clients and creating an investment proposition. Read More
Drawdown and the Second Lifetime Allowance Test 20 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance It is essential to consider LTA implications carefully when transferring from a pension arrangement with safeguarded benefits. Read More
Advising non-UK resident clients 20 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Can you? Should you? Read More
COVID-19: FCA guidance on handling paper and post 14 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Guidance for firms working from home. Read More
FCA confirms measures to help insurance customers who may be suffering financial difficulties as a result of coronavirus 14 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A series of temporary measures come into effect on Monday, 18 May 2020. Read More
Acquiring or selling a business 13 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance What needs to be considered when buying or selling an adviser firm? Read More
FCA extend SMCR period of absence 13 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has made a temporary modification to the rules around providing cover for an absent Senior Manager. Read More
GDPR – two years on 12 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The General Data Protection Regulation – or GDPR as it is more familiarly referred to, took effect in May 2018. […] Read More
Handling complaints during the COVID-19 emergency 12 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA is aware that, as a result of the current health emergency, many firms are facing challenges in maintaining […] Read More
If it’s not written down, it doesn’t exist 12 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance How often have you heard that sentiment expressed by some compliance person? Interesting FOS decision The continued relevance of that […] Read More