We are delighted to inform you that John Begg, Senior ATEB Consultant, has achieved the industry’s Chartered Status awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
As you know, Chartered Status is an exclusive title that reinforces the highest standards of professional practice.
John has added enormous value to our business since his arrival a few years ago. He brings 30 years of industry knowledge and experience, a critical eye, excellent analytical and consultancy skills and not least a wicked sense of humour.



Pension Transfer charging
Alistair MacDougall Compliance abridged, FCA, P1, Pension, Pension Transfer, PI, transfer
Policy Statement PS 20-06 stated that a firm providing pension transfer advice “… may also not charge less than it would charge for investment advice of the same value”. That seems clear enough, but the rule that gives effect to this statement is subtly different. COBS 19.1B.7 states: “A firm should not charge less […]