ESG, ESG, ESG!
Well, 21 March has come and gone and, while it is presumed that the EU’s new disclosure rules around sustainable
2019
FOS award limit to remain unchanged
The FCA has made the following announcement about the FOS award limit. “When we increased the Financial Ombudsman Service’s award
Directory Persons Data
The FCA has been writing to some firms recently with an ‘ACT NOW’ message, stating: “We are writing to you
Making platform transfers simpler
Way back in December 2019, the FCA published PS19/29 – Making Transfers Simpler. The policy statement and accompanying rules were
FCA – Update on SMR and CF (AR) applications
Approvals are currently taking longer than normal.
FCA – Certification Regime considerations for all firms – Annual Certification
Make sure you meet the SM&CR deadlines.
Pension transfers – scheme information
Scheme data templates are available to make the process of obtaining scheme and member information more efficient.
Claims Management Portfolio Letter
FCA expectations of all firms involved in claims management, including advisers wanting to help their own clients to pursue a
Workplace Pensions
Firms that provide advice on DB pension transfers have to consider workplace pensions as the destination. How can these be
Guidance – Fair Treatment of Vulnerable Customers
The FCA has issued a second guidance consultation relating to vulnerable customers.