Due diligence: What does the regulator really want from advisers?

Due diligence: What does the regulator really want from advisers?

Jenna Towler
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The FCA is conducting a thematic review into due diligence and suitability standards at advice firms. An investment-focused Aviva debate invited industry players to share what they think the regulator really wants from advisers...

Due diligence and investment suitability are firmly in the regulator's sights with its latest thematic review, due to report next year. In a roundtable discussion at Aviva's London headquarters industry figures discussed what the likely conclusions might be and what they think the regulator wants from advisers. The debate was held to coincide with the launch of Aviva's latest guide for advisers Delivering your investment process. The guide aims to help advisers understand their investment options and highlight the differing choices for implementing a suitable investment strategy. F...

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