Guest Column: Vulnerable clients need protection
- Monday, 12 August 2019
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![Elaine Turtle](/media/k2/items/cache/e9ce5fa3d28535e7e8c53eb07008b729_Generic.jpg)
It was good to see the Guidance Consultation from the FCA on the fair treatment of vulnerable clients that has recently been published.
Read more...Guest Column: SM&CR deadline is catalyst for positive change
- Wednesday, 10 April 2019
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![Simon Goryl](/media/k2/items/cache/dc85d3cb54e63ea5dbcf5c0520a009ff_Generic.jpg)
Since the 2008 financial crisis, regulators have held many firms to account for failings, but very few individuals. The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) was introduced to address this.
Read more...Guest Column: Retirement Outcomes Review just the start
- Wednesday, 20 March 2019
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![Lawrence Cook](/media/k2/items/cache/c2fc51495709c457943273d671547ef3_Generic.jpg)
The FCA’s recent Retirement Outcomes Review was a very welcome and thought-provoking paper. The report will result in a number of changes for the industry and it will be interesting to see which direction the FCA goes in its final review.
Read more...Guest Column: Why I welcome Schroders Financial Planning launch
- Monday, 04 March 2019
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![Simon Goldthorpe of Beaufort Group](/media/k2/items/cache/8634b5377ff3a196ae6b9638a9e7c9b3_Generic.jpg)
The launch of a new Financial Planning firm, Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW), is exciting news and I believe new entrants to the financial advice market must be welcomed not feared, writes Simon Goldthorpe of Beaufort Group.
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