Some of our clients have recently used the following training resources and have recommended them:
The Pensions Regulator has developed an online, e-learning programme for trustees to help you achieve the required level of knowledge and understanding. You don’t have to be a trustee however and you can register as a pensions adviser.
Register here
Eukleia provide material that can be used by firms’ management and principals for such topics as senior management responsibilities and preparing for an ARROW visits.
Find them here
FCS Transitional Arrangements
Steve Bailey Compliance Update
As you will be aware the Financial Services Authority ceased to be and the Financial Conduct Authority took over the regulation of financial advice firms on 01 April 2013.
The FSA issued PS13/05 last week which includes updated rules and transition arrangements. The policy statement itself is 88 pages but the ‘appendix (3)’ that accompanies it is a mere 1990 pages so you must excuse us for not as yet absorbing every word. The document can be seen here.