Consumer Duty

Following calls from members looking to further evidence assessment

The alliance to be chaired by Chartered financial practitioner Jane Hodges

Only about a quarter of advisers have mentioned the regulation to clients

Trusts facing partial deplatforming

Deadline for post-Consumer Duty rule change feedback is 31 October

'Emphasis on continuous improvement and evidence-based practices'

'There's a long way to go, but that troublesome first hurdle has been cleared'

'Engaging directly on vulnerability is new and still feels quite alie'

Gillian Hepburn: ‘Are we really putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes?’

Adviser firms want further assistance to understand vulnerable client characteristics