I compare the FCA to a pop star in my latest 'long-read' on FT Adviser. I then spend more time reflecting on two important features of the proposed targeted support regime: the 'better outcomes' threshold and consumer-facing disclosure.
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Brian Byrnes
4mo
Which artist and album were you thinking about though George?
Ben Hampton
4mo
Really well written article George, agree with your puzzle points on that first step of disclosure in particular. Chat soon.
Matthew Beattie
4mo
Such an excellent read!
Simon Harrington
4mo
This analogy is perfect because it reminds of an album that was released a couple of years ago after the band had taken a 13 year hiatus. Anyway, all of the things that made me a fan of the band were there, and there were loads of individual bits to like in the album but the more I listened to the album the less certain I became that it worked as a coherent piece of work.
Evey Tang
4mo
I was googling targeted support and your article popped up before the consultation! Pretty sure that means FCA is my favourite artist’s favourite artist…
Jonathan Hawkins
4mo
Great article and great read George!! Not sure I'd put the FCA in my top ten artists though!! 😆
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4moGreat piece, brilliant summary of the key benefits, thanks George. As you said - "firms will have flexibility to define the scenarios, customer segments (ie target markets) and ready-made solutions (ie suggestions) that constitute their targeted support offering." . That means we could get get Targeted Support (Taylor's version) for each firm...