Client Money Handling Flashcards
What is the ‘Clients’ Money Protection Scheme’?
A scheme which will protect clients against mishandling of money
What are my requirements for money handling (as a firm and a member)?
Prevent misappropriation
How do Client’s accounts operate?
Separate account completely
Only drawn down against with permission(with receipt of drawdown)
Only certain people given access
Inform client
What would you do if a client wanted to pay you up front for fees?
Hold in a client account and named
Establish process for withdrawals
Record and receipt all payments
Provide a cashflow for drawdowns
What would you do to withdraw money from a clients account?
Understand how to withdraw
Bank confirmation
Inform client of withdrawals
Reconcile any funds withdrawn