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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What might this indicate about the FCA’s areas of focus?
The outcome of CP19/20 could have far reaching implications for firms.
All is not what it seems when considering the risk tolerance rating of different funds.
The FCA is proposing a series of wide ranging changes in relation to pension transfer advice, including a ban on contingent charging.
Reasons for recommending a transfer or switch that are open to challenge
Alistair MacDougall Compliance 2017, DB Pension, FCA, Pension, Pension Transfer, PI, Switch
CP19/25 highlighted some commonly used reasons to transfer/switch that often do not stand up to close scrutiny.