The FCA has added to its published information relating to Consumer Duty to help firms with implementation.
The most recent addition to the Consumer Duty webpages is an information for firms page to help firms implement the Duty. This explains more on the areas of the Duty that firms have been raising queries on. It currently covers:
- October implementation plans
- Consumer Duty Board Champions
- Definition of closed products
The FCA has committed to keeping these pages updated so firms should review the site regularly over the coming weeks and months.



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 […]