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SPP Event Guidance, Support, Advice: Where next for FCA proposals?

SPP Event Guidance, Support, Advice: Where next for FCA proposals?

Speakers:

  • Nike Trost, Head of Department, Asset Management and Pensions Policy, Financial Conduct Authority
  • Jonathan Sharp, Partner, Baker McKenzie
  • James Carter, Head of Platform Policy and Oversight, Fidelity International
  • Bill Jangra, Pension Trustee, Apex Group (Chair)

The government and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are currently conducting a review of the regulatory boundary between financial advice and guidance.

Many people struggle to make important financial decisions, and many find engaging with decisions about their retirement finances difficult. Consumers are not getting the advice and support that they need.

The FCA have also identified that there is a particular need for support in relation to pensions. They have committed to developing proposals for targeted support, and to consulting on the draft FCA rules that will apply across consumer investment and pensions. Whilst focussed on FCA regulated firms, this work should also help trustees understand how they can better support their members.

Join our expert panel to find out more about the advice/guidance boundary and what more can be done to close the advice gap.