COVID-19
We are writing to update you on our preparations regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus which the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this unprecedented event and we appreciate the healthcare workers, local communities, and governments around the world who are on the front line working to contain this coronavirus.
We understand this is a potentially frightening time for many, and the situation is unprecedented and uncertain. We want to reassure you that we are prepared and have taken steps to ensure it remains business as usual at ATEB Suitability. We are following the government’s guidelines around health and hygiene and ensuring our workplace is kept as clean as possible.
If necessary, all our team can work remotely from home as per our Business Continuity plan with no interruption to our day-to-day activities; or our ability to provide the ATEB Suitability software service to you.
Major Release Update
The next major update to the ATEB Suitability system release will now take place very early into the new Tax Year (to prevent any potential disruption during the period leading up to the Tax Year end).
This is a significant update for the software and incorporates fantastic new features as well as over 30 client suggested changes. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries and we will be in touch again soon once we have any more news.
The ATEB Team



FCS Transitional Arrangements
Steve Bailey Compliance Update
As you will be aware the Financial Services Authority ceased to be and the Financial Conduct Authority took over the regulation of financial advice firms on 01 April 2013.
The FSA issued PS13/05 last week which includes updated rules and transition arrangements. The policy statement itself is 88 pages but the ‘appendix (3)’ that accompanies it is a mere 1990 pages so you must excuse us for not as yet absorbing every word. The document can be seen here.