In response to FCA’s Advice Guidance Boundary Review proposals for closing the advice gap published today:
Philip Deeks, Director and Head of KPMG’s Regulatory Insight Centre, said:
“This is a welcome initiative that should address the growing demand and need for helpful guidance and targeted support for UK adults. Firms will be able to help customers more proactively with their financial choices which will lead to better outcomes.
"These proposed new rules and clarifications will also make it easier for firms to run successful businesses and create new commercial opportunities. Although further work will be required to ensure the associated governance and oversight is correctly calibrated to build confidence by effectively managing the associated conflicts of interest between commercial gains and customer needs.”