Avoid it! Don’t assume that your clients will understand technical terms and acronyms. Yes, there has to be a degree of technical information, but wherever possible, explain this in simple terms.
We like the ‘granny test’ (with the greatest respect to all grannies all over the world) i.e. if your granny (or wife, husband, partner, aunty, uncle or best mate) can understand it, then you’re on the right track.
Important Note: ATEB news is intended to provide general information ONLY. The content, including any views expressed or guidance provided, does not replace the need to comply fully with FCA Rules and Guidance. Unless you have discussed news article content with ATEB, and specifically how it relates to your circumstances, then ATEB disclaims all liability and responsibility and actions arising from any reliance placed upon it. For the avoidance of doubt therefore, any reliance you place on such information without our consultation is at your own risk.
ATEB Compliance offers compliance and regulatory advice.
ATEB Suitability provides report writing software for the financial services market.
The FCA has made some minor changes to the TC Rulebook.
MiFID II comes into being on 3 January 2018 but firms need to take action now.
The FCA is pushing ahead with implementation of the FAMR. The latest consultation paper explains what is happening.
Are you prepared for the changes to capital adequacy for personal investment firms that come into effect on 30th June?
FG17/4 – The fair treatment of mortgage customers in payment shortfall: impact of automatic capitalisations
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2018, FCA, Mortgage, PI
Finalised guidance around automatic capitalisation of mortgage arrears.