As we near Halloween and reach the twilight of our journey, we thought this might be appropriate.
Without wanting to scare the living daylights out of you, could your suitability reports come back from the grave to haunt you sometime in the future?
Over the many years that we’ve worked in this industry, there have been countless episodes of retired advisers being chased by the FSCS, lawyers or ambulance chasers.
The best defence you have is a robust client file and of fundamental importance is a fit for purpose Suitability Report.
We leave our journey from A – Z therefore by imploring you, whether or not you use ATEB suitability, to ensure that your suitability reports are of the highest possible quality.
FCA provide guidance on SMF16/17 appointments
Richard Foster Compliance FCA, ML, PI, training
Firms should have heads of compliance and money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) who are suitably competent and capable of effectively performing the roles. It is appropriate to carefully consider how individuals can demonstrate this ahead of seeking regulatory approval. The FCA have recently issued guidance which should help firms decide if an individual candidate is […]