As we reach the nether regions of the alphabet, the letters get correspondingly trickier. We have therefore called on the finest literary brains in the country (or at least the north-east) to provide you with some quick-fire V – Z’s.
V is for Verbatim, which comes from the Latin ‘verbum’ (word) and meaning “in exactly the same words as were used originally”.
To bring this into context, think ‘copy and paste’, a sure fire way of referring to Jane as Bill, and him as her. Copying and pasting previous reports as the basis for a new one, is asking for trouble.
Instead, why not use the ATEB Suitability ‘Favourites’ option which allows you to store repeatedly used reports (e.g. ISA) with all the core, standard text (your firm, your adviser, etc) and simply use the report wizard to enter the client specific details.
For more information, please visit the ATEB suitability help videos.
SM&CR training
Alistair MacDougall Compliance FCA, SM&CR
During a recent workshop, the FCA commented on SM&CR training. They do not believe that some e-learning or short generic training meets their requirements. We believe that this is primarily a reference to the need for all staff to understand the intention of the SM&CR to move firms to a culture of accountability at all […]