FAMR backs risk-based FSCS levy to ease adviser burden

FSCS funding unpredictable

Jenna Towler
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme's current levy collection method makes it hard for advisers to plan and faces reform following the release of the Financial Advice Market Review (FAMR).

The report, released this morning, states the cost of the FSCS levy is not necessarily being borne by the right people. It recommended reviewing how the FSCS is funded and said risk-based levies should be explored. The report, released following a joint consultation from HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), added the FSCS funding classes should be overhauled. It added contributions from firms could be smoothed making "more extensive use of the credit facility available to the FSCS". It said the funding review had been set for this April. It also wants the Fina...

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