A Practical Guide to COBS Suitability for Financial Advice Firms
Available to view from 1 Dec 2025
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A Practical Guide to COBS Suitability for Financial Advice Firms
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Introduction
In 2018, the FCA updated its Handbook COBS Chapter 9 - Suitability.
Understanding the rules surrounding Suitability, and how they relate to a firm, is an essential part of ensuring a business is healthy; the culture of a firm is on the right track, and its clients are being treated fairly.
This webinar is designed for anyone involved in client advice or oversight within FCA-authorised firms. It will explore how to gather and use data effectively to evidence suitability, meet Consumer Duty expectations, and embed best practices into your advice process.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- COBS Suitability rules
- Linking rules to a firm’s processes
- The importance of evidencing understanding of the rules
- How to ensure that clients are treated fairly
- Best practice for fact-finding; suitability reports and client file reviews
This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 1st December 2025
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