We are writing to update you on our strategy regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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 the outbreak.
We appreciate that this is a potentially frightening time for many, and that the situation is unprecedented and uncertain. We want to reassure you that we are following the government’s guidelines around health and hygiene.
Business wise, we are fully prepared and have taken steps to ensure that ATEB can continue to deliver services through these critical times.
As I’m sure you will agree, it is vital for businesses to minimise the social and economic impact of COVID-19. You will be focussed on delivering a continued service to your clients and it’s our intention to do the same. Our systems and services can be delivered remotely as per our Business Continuity plan with no interruption to our day-to-day activities.
Please stay safe.
Abridged advice – how is it going so far?
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, abridged, Drawdown, FCA, Pension, Pension Transfer, PI, transfer
Based on data and live visits to firms during the period from April 2015 to rule changes in 2018 and 2020, the FCA believed that far too high a proportion of clients were being recommended to transfer safeguarded benefits. This was predicated on the longstanding rule which stated: “… a firm should start by assuming […]