Regulation

Challenging lump-sum approach

The new Consumer Duty is being described as the biggest regulatory overhaul since the introduction of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) in 2012. As the regulatory screw continues to be tightened around client outcomes, how can advice firms make sure...

Global challenges

‘As swift as possible’

4Life Financial Planning director

Just 14% of firms hold Chartered status

‘Too many firms see it as a compliance project’

Regulator eyes rule changes

Significant number of firms not meeting standards

'No current or pending registration'