Consumer Duty

Vulnerable client processes: What the FCA wants from advisers

Consumer Duty

Vulnerable client processes: What the FCA wants from advisers

Proactive approach in identification and support

clock 26 February 2024 • 4 min read
A third of consumers say advice is less clear since Consumer Duty

Your profession

A third of consumers say advice is less clear since Consumer Duty

There is ‘some work to be done' with how firms implement the rules

clock 22 February 2024 • 1 min read
FCA on Consumer Duty: 'There are areas where firms could do better'

Consumer Duty

FCA on Consumer Duty: 'There are areas where firms could do better'

Many fair value assessments found to not be relying on solid data

clock 21 February 2024 • 3 min read
PFS launches Consumer Duty tool to identify adviser training needs

Consumer Duty

PFS launches Consumer Duty tool to identify adviser training needs

Firms can identify areas of improvement with the new tool

clock 19 February 2024 • 1 min read
FCA quizzes 20 advice firms on Consumer Duty compliance

Your profession

FCA quizzes 20 advice firms on Consumer Duty compliance

FCA asks firms about ongoing services in response to Consumer Duty

clock 15 February 2024 • 1 min read
Doing your Consumer Duty: Serving Baby Boomer retirees

Consumer Duty

Doing your Consumer Duty: Serving Baby Boomer retirees

Consumer Duty may lead to tensions between advisers and providers

clock 13 February 2024 • 7 min read
FSCS places Lancashire firm Frodsham Financial Planning in default

Regulation

FSCS places Lancashire firm Frodsham Financial Planning in default

Advice practice formerly traded as Tom Carroll Associates FP

clock 13 February 2024 • 1 min read
Fairer Finance launches adviser fair value assessment tool

Consumer Duty

Fairer Finance launches adviser fair value assessment tool

To help firms meet Consumer Duty standards

clock 13 February 2024 • 1 min read
FCA sees interest in AI but sounds note of caution to firms

Your profession

FCA sees interest in AI but sounds note of caution to firms

The regulator says it is ‘ready to embrace artificial intelligence’

clock 09 February 2024 • 1 min read
Defaqto launches Consumer Duty profiles for providers

Consumer Duty

Defaqto launches Consumer Duty profiles for providers

Including Abrdn, Aviva, Curtis Banks, Fidelity, Quilter, and Scottish Widows

clock 06 February 2024 • 1 min read