regulation
We are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to undertake insurance mediation. The FSA are an independent, non-governmental body given statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. As part of regulation we are required to submit half-yearly returns and are required to operate particular principles in the running of our business.. Amongst these principles are:
- Customers: Relationships of Trust
- Integrity
- Skill, Care and Diligence
- Communication with Clients
- Management and Control
- Financial Prudence
- Market Conduct
- Customers’ Interests
- Conflicts of Interest
- Clients’ Assets
- Relations with Regulators
Our business fully embraces all of the FSA principles. Paramount to our philosophy is that we treat our clients fairly and with respect at all times. We achieve this by:
- Employing and developing a professional and competent team
- ensuring the team’s remuneration is linked to the principles
- Avoiding conflicts of interests
- Having a business policy for full disclosure of earnings
- Handling client money in accordance with FSA rules
- Employing an audit system to monitor fair treatment and accurate dealings
In your dealings with Hettle Andrews you can be certain that everything we do is founded on the FSA principles and disciplines.
FSA personal identification number 305520
