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 […]
2015
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.
FCA contingent charging consultation
The FCA is proposing a series of wide ranging changes in relation to pension transfer advice, including a ban on […]
Thematic Review – GI Distribution
The FCA warns GI firms to place greater focus on customer outcomes.