Code Delayed Until 2019

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Submissions on the draft Code of Conduct are set to be published in early 2019, Chair Angus Dale-Jones has confirmed in an update from the Financial Advice Code Working Group.

He said the CWG will give a further update on the progress of the draft Code of Conduct in the New Year.

Submissions closed on the draft Code on 9 November and the CWG is currently reviewing the feedback and how it will shape the draft Code in its current form.

CWG Chair, Angus Dale-Jones

“We received over 100 submissions, many of which expressed general support for the draft Code,” said Dale-Jones.

“Submissions also provided some useful suggestions for how to clarify or improve particular standards.”

He added that the CWG may carry out further targeted consultation to discuss points raised by submitters.