There is a specific rule requirement to disclose any possible disadvantages in the suitability report. The rule (COBS 9.4.7) can be seen here: http://fshandbook.info/FS/html/FCA/COBS/9/4.
Remember that a disadvantage is different to a risk. For example, there is a risk that investments can fall in value, whereas a disadvantage would be that the recommended product has higher charges than the product being replaced.
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Further to the Budget 2016 announcement and recent Mortgage Credit Directive implementation please note the following changes to ATEB suitability for your records. Effective from midnight 21st March 2016 – APR replaced with APRC for Mortgages; – APRC definition added to Mortgage Glossary of Terms. Effective from midnight 1st April 2016 – Update to Stamp Duty […]
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair MacDougall as Technical Manager. Alistair brings a wealth of industry experience to ATEB, having worked in Financial Services since 1973. Previous roles include Head of Academy for Capita/Lloyds Bank and a variety of senior management roles for a national IFA. Alistair founded and ran a consultancy […]
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Second mortgages and independence
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New rules came into effect on 21 March around advising on second charge loans. How do they affect independence?