Following the FCA’s confirmation of the proposed changes to PIF capital adequacy requirements we thought it appropriate to remind firms that the changes come into effect on 30th June 2016.
See our previous news article here /news/capital-adequacy-requirements/ for confirmation of what it will mean for your firm.
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Firms need to have a clear understanding what their new prudential requirements will be.
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