Bed and ISA – not so straightforward anymore?
Benjamin Franklin once said: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. You could […]
2022
ATEB Suitability Upgrade – Tax Year End Changes
Our report writing software has been fully updated to accommodate changes to allowances, rates and reliefs in advance of the […]
Consumer Duty – Are you a manufacturer?
In our article last week, we highlighted the deadlines for implementation of Consumer Duty – 30 April and 31 July […]
Consumer Duty: FCA Multi-Firm Review
The FCA has published the results of its review of the Consumer Duty implementation plans of larger firms, in order […]
Action required – Firms with Appointed Representatives
The FCA has issued the following reminders for Principal Firms. Respond to our request for information about Appointed […]
Advice – Simplified?
The FCA has published proposals for a simplified advice regime, but don’t get too excited – just yet. At […]
PS23/1 – Extended asset retention requirement for firms under the British Steel Pension Scheme consumer redress scheme
This article will be of relevance to firms who have provided pension transfer advice to members of the British Steel […]
PS22/14 – Consumer redress scheme for unsuitable advice to transfer out of the British Steel Pension Scheme
This article will be of relevance to firms who have provided pension transfer advice to members of the British Steel […]
Thematic review of retirement income advice
The FCA has announced that it will shortly be undertaking a thematic review to assess the advice consumers are receiving […]
FCA Consultation Paper 23/3: Financial Services Compensation Scheme – Management Expenses Levy Limit (Issued January 2023)
This Consultation Paper is relevant to all FCA and PRA authorised firms and sets out the FCA and PRA proposals […]