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AMPS merges annual compliance and technical seminars
The event is open to AMPS members and to financial advisers wishing to attend.
Zachary Gallagher, chairman of AMPS, said: “For the first time we are combining our compliance and technical seminars. We have secured some high caliber speakers and the day looks set to be one of the most informative yet. Speakers include HM Treasury, The Pensions Regulator and the ABI.
“The event is also open to advisers that would like to attend, this will be particularly relevant for those that execute SIPP, SSAS and transfer work.”
Sessions include:
• MiFID II: Samina Kausar, Ascentric & AMPS Committee Member
• Data Protection update: Philip Thomas, Reed Smith
• Senior Managers & Certification Regime: Noline Matemera, TLT Solicitors
• Financial Sanctions: Kathy Hartup, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, HM Treasury
• Statutory right to transfer: Robin Ellison, Pinsent Mason
• Pension scams consultation: Anthony Raymond, The Pensions Regulator
• Pensions Dashboard update: Rob Yuille, ABI
• Current considerations for commercial property: Amanda Read, Coffin Mew
The cost is £425 (no VAT) per adviser delegate, places are limited and on a first come first served basis. There is a discount on this price for AMPS members.
Further details and booking details can be found here:
https://www.regonline.co.uk/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1908395