Cryptocurrency prohibition 22 June 2021 Alistair MacDougallCompliance It is likely that all our readers have heard of cryptocurrency, probably in the guise of Bitcoin. This cryptocurrency and […] Read More
FOS award limit to remain unchanged 19 March 2021 Richard FosterCompliance The FCA has made the following announcement about the FOS award limit. “When we increased the Financial Ombudsman Service’s award […] Read More
Financial protection post-BREXIT 2 March 2021 Huw ReynoldsCompliance In December 2020, we reminded readers about the expected changes to FSCS protection after the EU withdrawal period ended on […] Read More
Is your website compliant? 9 December 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Most adviser websites are financial promotions. Is yours compliant? Read More
Saving clients from scams 9 September 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance You suspect a client is being scammed - what do you do? Read More
Another pension switch bites the dust 2 September 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Yet another switch has been found wanting at the FOS. Read More
Complaints considered by a court 22 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Can the FOS consider complaints after they have been through the legal system? Read More
Complaints return – a reminder 15 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A brief reminder for firms about the FCA’s RIA complaint notification requirements. Read More
Professional Indemnity Insurance 8 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A reminder that firms having adequate PI cover is an area of focus for the FCA. Read More
Adviser only platforms 17 June 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Is it risky to recommend a client invests via an adviser only platform? Read More