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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We have completed the latest upgrade to ATEB Suitability on 23 October 2024. This update comes at no additional cost and provides various template-related enhancements. Full details of the enhancements can be found below: Suitability Report Template: New ‘Executive Income Protection’ and ‘Business Loan Protection’ product types ‘Executive Income Protection’ and ‘Business Loan Protection’ […]
We are thrilled to announce that Scottish Widows Platform has been added to our list of integration partners. Presenting a seamless integration between Scottish Widows Platform and ATEB Suitability. Improved efficiency in creating suitability reports! Within Scottish Widows Platform, you can access ATEB Suitability directly and pre-populate your client data within our […]
We have completed the latest upgrade to ATEB Suitability on 16 September 2024. This update comes at no additional cost and provides various template-related enhancements. Full details of the enhancements can be found below: Suitability Report Template: New ‘Capital Redemption Bond’ product type ‘Capital Redemption Bond’ has been added as a new product type […]
ATEB Suitability is proud to announce its recent accolade at the 2024 UK Enterprise Awards, where it won “Best Multi-Product Suitability Report Generator.” This award recognises ATEB Suitability’s innovative approach to suitability report generation, setting new standards in the industry for accuracy, efficiency, and user-friendliness. The UK Enterprise Awards celebrate outstanding businesses and organisations that […]
New Content Integration with Orbis Investments
Doug McFarlane Suitability 2016, 2024, Content Integration, content management, Integration, Orbis, Update
We have some exciting news on the latest upgrade to ATEB Suitability on 30th October 2024. This update comes at no additional cost and provides a new addition to our content integration library. We have partnered with Orbis Investments to provide our customer firms with access to the following: A description of their service A […]