The latest FCA Positive Compliance workshops will focus on the regulatory requirements of RDR (morning session) and the use of Centralised Investment Propositions and Replacement Business (afternoon session).
We don’t expect any startling revelations from the FCA because these topics have been well documented.
However ……..
…….. the fact that the FCA feels that workshops are necessary suggests that they remain concerned about standards. Recent RDR thematic reviews have highlighted significant non-compliance, while the potential mis-use of CIPs and switching into CIPs poses significant risk for consumers.
The workshops therefore provide the opportunity to hear directly from the horse’s mouth and to see examples of good (and poor) practice.
For a list of dates and venues click here. Further information is available here and here.



General Insurance Pricing Rules – Compliance with ICOBS 6B Attestation
Paul Caine Compliance Conduct, email, FCA, scam, Senior Manager, Update
The FCA is requesting that firms who have general insurance permissions (and premium finance providers), complete an online survey in relation to compliance with ICOBS 6B attestation. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2022, and attestation will need to be made by all firms who operate with the above permissions on a periodic basis. […]