SimplyBiz prepares firms for Consumer Duty anniversary

Compliance clinic launched to offer guidance around the regulation

Sahar Nazir
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A virtual clinic aiming to educate advisers on making improvements to their compliance with Consumer Duty will be launched by SimplyBiz.

The firm's compliance clinic, which takes place next week, will be lead by compliance director Paul Bruns, director of regulatory consultancy and advice quality Jennifer Peaty, and head of policy Sandy McGregor. "As we approach the first anniversary of the implementation of the Consumer Duty, with the requirement for firms to produce their first annual report imminent, the value of our support in this area is proving more important than ever," Bruns said. The clinic will explore the Financial Conduct Authority's requirements for firms to complete their Consumer Duty annual assessment ...

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