Consumer Duty 18 months in – December forum recap
This month we discussed, ‘Consumer Duty 18 months in’.
This discussion highlighted the challenges financial service providers face in demonstrating value to end clients, especially regarding regulatory compliance and avoiding excessive jargon. The importance of feedback from advisers is emphasised to gauge client perspectives.
The session explores balancing effective communication with avoiding overburdening advisers, enhancing onboarding processes, and reinforcing the significance of trust and understanding in client-adviser interactions. The panellists expressed that true value is continuously gauged through comprehensive, ongoing reviews rather than immediate assessments.
Panellists included:
- David Ogden – Sparrows Capital
- Chris Atkinson – Benchmark