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FCA News

This week the FCA announces a significant request for information, aimed specifically at advice firms. Unlike previous FCA requests – which focused on metrics such as assets under management and client demographics –  this instance places emphasis on the suitability of advice and the processes firms use to identify and manage target markets, including characteristics such as vulnerability.

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FCA Request webinar – view recording

Discover what this request means for you and your clients

Our latest webinar, hosted by Chris Jones (Financial Services Director at Dynamic Planner), Michael Lawrence (former FCA regulator, now Lead Consultant at Bovill Newgate), and Cherry Reynard (independent financial journalist) discusses:

  • The FCA’s shift in priorities
  • Strategies for assessing and demonstrating advice suitability
  • Identifying, measuring, and managing client vulnerability effectively

Complete the form on the right to request access to the recording of the webinar. 

Dynamic Planner: supporting you, supporting your clients

Dynamic Planner equips advice firms to not only meet, but exceed, the FCA’s expectations around suitability and client vulnerability. Our industry-leading platform makes it straightforward for advisers to:

  • Clearly define and evidence the suitability of your advice
  • Create distinct propositions for different target markets
  • Identify characteristics of vulnerability
  • Demonstrate compliance effortlessly with our integrated reporting tools
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Discover how Dynamic Planner can support with the request

Dynamic Planner’s Target Market tool, Adviser Insights service, Recommendations module and more, can help firms define, evidence, and articulate the advice process. See how Dynamic Planner supports advice firms through the documents available here.
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Insights: tracking your firms management information
Dynamic Planner Insights provides you enhanced information to meet your regulatory, compliance and business needs.
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Independent industry insights – Advice 2025 survey

Dynamic Planner has surveyed over 400 UK financial advisers, support staff and industry professionals to gather vital industry perspectives on topics impacting your profession. These include:

  • Key concerns and trends facing advice firms
  • Industry responses to regulatory shifts and new technology
  • Perspectives on client vulnerability and suitability

Boville Newgate – A dive into Dynamic Planner

To ensure complete transparency and independence in evaluating our platform’s alignment with key elements of the FCA Consumer Duty and retirement income advice regulations, we engaged Boville Newgate, a specialist financial services regulatory consultancy, to conduct an independent review.
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Boville Newgate – A dive into Dynamic Planner
See what Michael Lawrence, former FCA now Bovill-Newgate lead, reported on in this independent review of Dynamic Planner.
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Are you prepared for the FCA’s request?

Ensure your firm is fully prepared and proactive in response to regulatory developments. Dynamic Planner’s comprehensive solutions enable your firm to confidently demonstrate compliance, efficiency, and outstanding client care.

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