FCA SDR and Investment Labels: What UK Wealth Advisers Need to Know
FCA SDR for wealth advisers explained: anti-greenwashing rule, the four investment labels, naming and marketing limits, and what HNW practices must do now.
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Consumer Duty
28 articles tagged with "Consumer Duty"
Adviser Succession Planning: FCA Expectations and Practical Steps for UK Wealth Advisers
How UK wealth advisers should approach succession under FCA expectations: SYSC, Consumer Duty, SMCR, and the practical handover steps the regulator looks for.
Building a Centralised Investment Proposition: A Framework for UK Advice Firms
A practical framework for designing a Centralised Investment Proposition for Consumer Duty. Segmentation, delivery, governance and documentation.
DFM Charges Explained: A Guide for UK Wealth Advisers
A clear breakdown of DFM charges for UK wealth advisers: management fees, OCFs, platform costs, and what to demand from providers under Consumer Duty.
Fund Due Diligence for Wealth Advisers: A Practical Framework
A practical framework for fund due diligence that meets Consumer Duty standards. What to assess, how to document it, and which red flags disqualify a fund.
Discretionary vs Advisory Management: What UK Advisers Need to Know
Discretionary vs advisory management explained: how each model works, what it costs, and which suits HNW clients under Consumer Duty.
The Advice Guidance Boundary Review: What Wealth Advisers Should Prepare For
Targeted support went live on 6 April 2026 and simplified advice is still in consultation. Where the FCA advice guidance boundary review has actually got to.
Model Portfolio Services vs Bespoke Portfolios: Which Approach Suits Your Practice?
MPS vs bespoke portfolios: a practical comparison to help UK wealth advisers choose the right investment approach for their practice.
How to Structure Client Review Meetings That Add Real Value
A practical framework for wealth advisers to run client review meetings that strengthen relationships, demonstrate value, and improve outcomes.