RDR/FAMR Review – Firm Information Request 14 August 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance What might this indicate about the FCA's areas of focus? Read More
Reasons for recommending a transfer or switch that are open to challenge 14 August 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance CP19/25 highlighted some commonly used reasons to transfer/switch that often do not stand up to close scrutiny. Read More
PROD rules and risk tolerance 7 August 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance All is not what it seems when considering the risk tolerance rating of different funds. Read More
The CETV guarantee date is not a deadline 30 July 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Transfer advice is complex and may not always be able to be delivered properly before the CETV guarantee expires. Read More
BREXIT latest FCA position statement 30 July 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Given recent changes in the UK's position on BREXIT, the FCA has updated its guidance. Read More
FCA contingent charging consultation 30 July 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA is proposing a series of wide ranging changes in relation to pension transfer advice, including a ban on […] Read More
PASA Guidance on DB Transfers 18 July 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance What timescales and standards should Scheme Administrators be working to when a member wishes to transfer benefits? Read More
Ongoing reviews and value for money 15 July 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance How can firms ensure clients get value for money in annual reviews? Read More
SM&CR – a quick guide 4 July 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Short of time to read about SM&CR? This quick guide should help. Read More
SM&CR – Statement of Responsibilities 4 July 2019 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Wondering what a Statement of Responsibilities should look like? Read More