Consumer Duty for Discretionary Fund Managers: What the FCA Expects
Consumer Duty for discretionary fund managers: manufacturer and distributor roles, fair value at total cost, target market drift and outcomes MI.
Articles by Jonny Rowse
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Pensions and IHT from April 2027: The Planning Window Is Now Eight Months Wide
Unused pension funds enter the IHT net for deaths on or after 6 April 2027. What the Finance Act 2026 actually changed, what is excluded, and what to do now.
How to Compare DFM Performance: A Framework for UK Advisers
DFM performance comparison for UK advisers: why headline returns mislead, how to test composites and dispersion, and what to record on file.
DFM for High-Net-Worth Clients: What Changes Above GBP 1m
DFM for high-net-worth clients: how UK advisers should set the mandate, control fees and CGT, and test custody and reporting above GBP 1m.
The Bank of England's Summer Rate Gap: What Seven Quiet Weeks Mean for Advisers
No MPC meeting in August 2026: after 30 July the next rate decision is 17 September. How UK advisers should handle client conversations across the gap.
Agent as Client vs Reliance on Others: How Your DFM Relationship Is Really Structured
Agent as client vs reliance on others: how the two DFM structures allocate responsibility, FOS access and Consumer Duty obligations for UK advisers.
Centralised Investment Management for Advice Firms: In-House or Outsourced?
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How Discretionary Investment Management Is Regulated in the UK: An Adviser's Guide
How discretionary investment management is regulated in the UK: FCA permissions, COBS suitability, client agreements, reporting and best execution for advisers.