Complaints return – a reminder 15 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A brief reminder for firms about the FCA’s RIA complaint notification requirements. Read More
Handling complaints during the COVID-19 emergency 12 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA is aware that, as a result of the current health emergency, many firms are facing challenges in maintaining […] Read More
Handling complaints during the COVID-19 emergency 6 May 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has outlined its expectations of firms in relation to complaints handling. Read More
FOS limit changes 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance On 1 April 2019, the FCA increased the Financial Ombudsman Service’s award limit from £150,000 to £350,000. This applies to […] Read More
Pensions and Retirement Income – FCA COVID-19 guidance 15 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance FCA guidance for pension providers and DB transfer advisers. Read More
Financial Ombudsman Service – updates 30 March 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Changes to Complaints leaflet and impact of COVID-19 on response times. Read More
FOS limit changes 20 March 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance 1 April 2020 - FOS awards limits changes. Read More
Money Advice Service Printed Guides 19 February 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Free client guides are available from the Money Advice Service. Read More
Pension switches (and other replacement business) 15 January 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Is your pension switch advice suitable? Read More
Agent as client – a risky operating model? 26 June 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The hidden risks of using a DFM solution. Read More