Round Up Spring 2019

Getting the most from our core services

Access to threesixty online Providing detailed guidance, template procedural documents, example regulatory reports and a selection of tool kits, such as for training and competence. threesixty online also gives you access to the latest compliance news and technical guidance updates. Compliance support Access to a team of compliance professionals by telephone and email. Each day, they help people just like you with guidance and reassurance. Support includes, but isn’t limited to; reviewing financial promotions, assistance with regulatory reports such as GABRIEL, checking disclosure documentation and guidance when handling complaints. Targeted support Focused on your business, we can work with you on those areas where getting things right will have a positive impact on client and business outcomes, including how well you manage risk on an ongoing basis. This can be delivered onsite or remotely and includes business risk and file review support. Suitability reports threesixty online provides considerable guidance on how advisers should construct suitability reports, both to meet with the regulatory requirements, and to make them more understood by clients. Research Recommended product and fund lists designed to complement your research, and save time. This includes due diligence support where you work with platforms, discretionary fund managers, and SIPP / SSAS administrators. Our core services provide firms with comprehensive compliance, research and technical support. This support is designed to: -- Save you time. -- Keep you informed, and -- Provide you with reassurance and guidance. In brief, our core services include:

Technical support Access to high quality, reliable technical support both online and through our technical helpdesk. We offer guidance on UK life, pensions, trusts and taxation issues, as well as other general technical queries. Adviser and paraplanner development Our events programme provides the learning opportunities you tell us you want. Our professionally run events cover technical subjects, rather than a series of sales pitches from providers and cater for the majority of your professional development requirements. Ongoing knowledge assessment Access to a series of online tests covering regulation, taxation, investments and complex products. Questions are Level 4 standard, and designed to assist you in evidencing the ongoing competence of individuals. Support for your business threesixty has negotiated special terms with a range of CRM and financial services software providers. Enhanced commission terms have been negotiated with protection providers, which means your firm could benefit from some of the highest gross rates in the market. FCA Applications & variations of permissions Whether starting out or stepping back, our support covers either end of your business life cycle.

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