GDPR – two years on 6 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A quick look at the impact of GDPR, and the issues, two years on. Read More
Handling complaints during the COVID-19 emergency 6 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has outlined its expectations of firms in relation to complaints handling. Read More
Market downturn – communicating with clients 29 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance What should you tell clients about their investments in the current emergency? Read More
Schemes to issue transfer warning 29 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The Pensions Regulator has issued new guidance to schemes. Read More
If it’s not written down, it doesn’t exist 29 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A timely reminder of the need for advice to be documented comprehensively. Read More
SM&CR training 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance During a recent workshop, the FCA commented on SM&CR training. They do not believe that some e-learning or short generic […] Read More
FOS limit changes 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance On 1 April 2019, the FCA increased the Financial Ombudsman Service’s award limit from £150,000 to £350,000. This applies to […] Read More
COVID-19 and vulnerable customers 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Some readers might remember that the FCA issued a guidance consultation paper in July 2019, GC19/3 – Guidance for firms on […] Read More
FCA Business Plan – 2020/21 22 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has published its Business Plan for 2020/21. Read More
Appointed Representatives and the FCA Directory 22 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A reminder that ARs should be included as Directory Persons. Read More