'Social media charter' for financial services firms launches

Carmen Reichman
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A 'charter' for financial services firms using social media has launched weeks after the regulator published guidelines on how to communicate compliantly on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

The charter consists of a set of guidelines for firms on how to use social media, a training process and certificate. It was developed by entrepreneur Kitty Parry and regulatory compliance barrister Charles Parry supported by lawyers, social media experts, and software and communications professionals. Advisers will be able to sign up for an annual fee depending on the level of service they require - from an analysis of their social media practice to full implementation of the social media charter involving inclusion in conversations around social media with the FCA. The founders s...

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