The FCA has published a Policy Statement, PS17/11, following its consultation about Appropriate Qualifications CP16/24. While this was mainly aimed at Accreditation Bodies you should be aware there are some minor changes to the TC Appendices.
One of the areas consulted on was the possibility of changing the Equity Release qualification. However, based on replies received, the FCA has decided that there is no market need for a change to the appropriate qualification for equity release.
In addition to the above, the FCA does have a best practice page on its website for recruiting, training and supervising staff. We recommend T&C supervisors familiarise themselves with this page.



FCA expectations in relation to remote or hybrid working
Alistair MacDougall Compliance Call Recording, COVID-19, FCA, PI, protected, protection, recording, Register, Senior Manager, training
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has resulted in many firms adopting remote working for some or all employees. Indeed, some of you reading this article right now might well be in a kitchen or home office, in permanent dress down mode (remember when that only happened on the last Friday of the month?) and perhaps even […]