Unit 2 Flashcards
BOE responsibilities
Protecting & enchanting monetary & financial stability
What does financial committee do
Identify risks that may threaten the stability as a whole
Who does the PRA authorise
Large, systemically important providers banks and insurance companies
Who are the FCA responsible for
Retail and wholesale firms
FCA strategic objective
To make sure relevant markets work well so consumers get a fail deal
What are the 3 operational objectives
Protect consumers, protect financial markets and promote competition
Who is responsible for investigating mergers that could restrict competition
Competitions and markets authority
What does conduct business sourcebook set out
Business standards (MCOBS, ICOBS, BCOBS)
Who do principle of business conduct rules apply to
Individuals working in financial services apart from ancillary roles
The new consumer duty principle 12 does not apply to who
Institutional investors, professional clients, eligible counterparties
What is part 4a permission
To carry out regulated activities
If a firm had taken disciplinary action against a senior manager how long should the firm report to FCA
7 days
What is a fixed portfolio
Small number of firms with highest level of supervisory attention
Flexible portfolio is
Lower level of risk and are supervised through a mixture
Who does training and competence apply to
Financial advisers, supervisors of those advisers and supervisors who oversee back office admin functions
What is capital adequacy
If a business runs into difficulties the business has sufficient capital to make it unlikely deposits will be at risk
Solvency ratio is
Capital as a percentage of the risk adjusted value of assets
What is it called if a business assets exceed its liabilities
Solvency