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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The date for certifying staff has been deferred in light of the current health emergency.
The FCA has published the findings from its review of equity release advice.
The FCA is issuing a further data request to firms in the DB transfer market.
The FCA is now preparing to gradually move firms across to RegData, the new data collection platform, which replaces Gabriel.
PS20/06 – part one: ban on contingent charging
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2020, FCA, Mortgage, Pension, Pension Transfer, PI
The first of four articles explaining the implementation and implications of Policy Statement PS20/06.