Purchases of product books
Firms which purchase a product or service book from another firm will be expected to use their “best endeavours” to meet the requirements under the products and services outcome and the price and value outcome under the Consumer Duty.[1]? Any firm selling such a book of work will be expected to provide the purchaser with information to assist with the purchaser’s compliance with the Consumer Duty.[2]? Any regulated firm purchasing such a book of work will be required to gather relevant information from the selling firm to be able to comply with the Consumer Duty.[3]
Next time
Next time, we’ll be turning our attention to look at the differences between existing and closed products within the context of the Consumer Duty, so stay tuned!
[1] Policy Statement PS22/9, 3.21
[2] Policy Statement PS22/9, 3.21
[3] Policy Statement PS22/9, 3.21