7th December 2018

DB transfers – WTF?!

Written by Rory Percival
Posted inGeneral

I have just read the FCA’s notice on DB transfers.  The tone of … Read More

3rd February 2017

Paraplanners

Written by Rory Percival
Posted inAdvice market,General,Regulation,Suitability reports

I like paraplanners. Personally, I have generally found them to be enthusiastic, dedicated and – in a sector that … Read More

9th December 2016

File reviews

Written by Rory Percival
Posted inAdvice market,Disclosure,Fact-finding / risk profiling,Regulation,Research and due diligence,Suitability reports

How are file reviews undertaken at your firm? In my experience there are three broad categories of file reviews: … Read More

30th November 2016

DB transfers – are some advisory firms walking into a minefield?

Written by Rory Percival
Posted inPensions,Regulation

I’m worried. Let’s be clear, there are many occasions when it is suitable to transfer a DB scheme. I have … Read More

22nd September 2016

Why I left the FCA

Written by Rory Percival
Posted inAdvice market,General

I had the perfect job. I have always wanted to play my little part in supporting professionalism in the financial … Read More