A reminder that we are running a supervisor’s training workshop on the 25th September.
It is important that firms can demonstrate that they meet the FCA’s rules and guidance and specifcally that “Firms should ensure that those supervising employees ……. have the necessary coaching and assessment skills ….. to act as a competent supervisor and assessor.
Find out more about our workshop here.
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Although the new rules do not take effect until May 2018, it makes sense to consider them alongside MiFID disclosure changes.
Suitability remains much the same as pre-MiFID II but there are some changes that firms need to be aware of.
MiFID II brings a new definition of independence – firms need to consider if they can meet the requirements.
Firms need to understand the implications of the MiFID II definition of independent advice.
December 2017 Update
David Anderson Suitability 2017, MiFID, Mortgage, Update
New MiFID II ‘Confirmation of Continued Suitability’ Process