Extension of implementation period for SM&CR 1 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The date for certifying staff has been deferred in light of the current health emergency. Read More
PS20/06 – part one: ban on contingent charging 1 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The first of four articles explaining the implementation and implications of Policy Statement PS20/06. Read More
DB Transfers – FCA data request 26 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA is issuing a further data request to firms in the DB transfer market. Read More
Consideration of life cover options when advising on transfers 24 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Transfers and death benefits: considering life cover as more than lip service. Read More
RegData – Gabriel replacement 24 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA is now preparing to gradually move firms across to RegData, the new data collection platform, which replaces Gabriel. Read More
ESG investing – new rules coming along soon 17 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance New rules around ESG investing are expected in 2021. Firms should start preparations sooner than later. Read More
FCA framework for firms on assessing adequate financial resources 11 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has published finalised guidance on its framework to help financial services firms ensure they have adequate financial resources and take […] Read More
Policy Statement PS 20/06 11 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance This paper announced a number of significant changes to the rules around transfer advice. Read More
FCA framework for firms on assessing adequate financial resources 11 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has published final guidance on a framework to help financial services firms ensure they have adequate financial resources […] Read More
Recording calls and meetings 10 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance We wrote in our last Newsletter about call recording and the FCA’s view on any issues that might arise during […] Read More