Abridged advice – how is it going so far?
Based on data and live visits to firms during the period from April 2015 to rule changes in 2018 and
2015
ESG, ESG, ESG!
Well, 21 March has come and gone and, while it is presumed that the EU’s new disclosure rules around sustainable
FCA whistleblowing campaign
The FCA has launched a whistleblowing campaign ‘in confidence, with confidence’ to encourage individuals working in financial services firms to report potential
Finalised guidance – Advising on pension transfers
Alongside the rules introduced in October 2020 by Policy Statement (PS 20/6), the FCA published an accompanying guidance consultation (GC
Increasing the normal minimum pension age
Consultation on increasing the NMPA to age 57 On 10 February 2021, and without much in the way of publicity,
Pension transfers – scheme information
Scheme data templates are available to make the process of obtaining scheme and member information more efficient.
US Privacy Shield does not protect privacy – ECJ
The EU/US Privacy Shield agreement has been struck down by the ECJ.
FCA Business Plan – 2020/21
The FCA has published its Business Plan for 2020/21.
Lasting Power of Attorney and DFM investment
LPA may constrain the use of a DFM solution.
FCA Policy Statement PS19/21 – Retirement Outcomes Review
While this paper is mostly of relevance to Pension Providers, there are some implications for advisers.