What is the Consumer Duty? Knowing how to write a product approval process is an essential function for the FCA’s latest retail market rules. The Consumer Duty (‘the Duty’) came into force on 31st July 2023 for new and existing retail products and services. The Duty only applies to retail market customers and aims to […]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have always had a robust approach to the way vulnerable customers are managed by regulated firms. However, following on from reviews and the Covid-19 crisis, the FCA have said “we want to drive improvements in the way firms treat vulnerable consumers and bring about a practical shift in firms’ actions and behaviour.”
What is Due Diligence? Why do you need to perform due diligence client risk assessments? Customer due diligence is the assessment, investigation and review of a supplier, business or individual with whom a company intends to form a business relationship. However, in addition to standard due diligence, part of the customer due diligence process is […]
How do you know if you are complying with your Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) obligations? Why Use an AML Compliance Checklist? The rules in the MLR are extensive and when added to those of AML Supervisory Authorities, such as the HMRC and FCA, the scope is even broader. You want to be sure you are […]
Introduction The Consumer Duty (“the Duty”) is now in force for all open and existing retail products and services. There are hundreds of pages of rules, guidance and publications to sift through. The Consumer Duty in a Nutshell article summarises this information to help you understand the Duty and your obligations. This page will aid […]
What is Third Party Reliance? Using third party reliance templates enables you to meet your AML and due diligence obligations whilst complying with the mandatory regulations. Third party reliance does exactly what it says, it enables a relevant person to rely on a third party for carrying out certain due diligence measures. Part 4. Section […]
Anti-fraud policies and procedures make up an essential part of any business’s compliance program. Firm’s have a duty of care to assess the risk of fraud posed to their business and to put processes into place to mitigate these. This article provide information and suggestions for writing an anti fraud policy and the associated fraud […]
Who Are Vulnerable Customers? The FCA define a Vulnerable Customer as: – “Someone who, due to their personal circumstances, is especially susceptible to harm, particularly when a firm is not acting with appropriate levels of care.” In their Approach to Consumers guidance paper, the FCA notes four factors that can act as drivers to actual […]
How do the Consumer Duty & SMCR tie in together? Know Your Compliance Limited already offer the UK’s leading SMCR Policy Toolkit with over 25 policies, checklists and tools for complying with the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR). However, the introduction of new regulatory rules and guidance from 31st July 2023 under The Consumer […]
What is an FCA Compliance Manual? Know Your Compliance Limited are proud to offer the UK’s leading and most comprehensive suite of policies, procedures, templates and checklists for FCA authorised firms. With more than 7500 organisations using our documents, you can be assured of professional, high quality content and templates. Whether you are currently going […]