As firms continue to prepare for the implementation of the Consumer Duty regulation in July 2023, the FCA is supporting them by hosting a series of Live and Local events from 21 February 2023 to 15 June 2023. Aimed at small and medium-sized firms, the events will focus on the application of the Duty to the retail investment and mortgage sectors.
The two-hour sessions are designed to help small and medium-sized firms understand:
• The background to, and key elements of, the Consumer Duty regulation,
• The areas firms should consider ensuring they are meeting the new requirements.
• How the Consumer Duty regulation applies proportionately, and
• The FCA’s supervisory approach to the implementation of the Consumer Duty
They will include information tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized mortgage and retail investment firms and will offer opportunities for questions.
The registration fee per person per session is £85.
The full schedule of the available event dates and locations can be viewed here and firms can register here.
You can also read our blog post on FCA highlights areas of focus for firms implementing the Consumer Duty.
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