finding the right IFA

whiteflag_3

dunstonh wrote: »

The FSA do allow the logo but only in a few ways. Our compliance says it can only be included on a letterhead, fax or email. It cannot be used on business cards or comp slips. The logo must be in black, not be a hyperlink and must meet stringent size requirements. The FSA specify that the letters "FSA" within the logo must not be more than three times the size of the regulatory statement.

I have the FSA logo on my own letterhead and I have frequently seen it on other firms letterhead. The website linked above doesn't seem to be using a compliant FSA logo and as there is no regulatory statement being used with it, you cannot go by size. I would suggest that the use of the FSA logo in that website is wrong.

our compliance states that Limited companies should have the registered office and the company number on websites. Dont know if that is a taken from rules or guidance.

hope this helps
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/smallfirms/resources/faqs/fsa_logo.shtml

dunstonh

whiteflag wrote: »

hope this helps
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/smallfirms/resources/faqs/fsa_logo.shtml

Good link. That confirms what I posted and goes further by specifically excluding websites.

We have granted a general licence allowing firms and their appointed representatives to reproduce the FSA logo in both paper and electronic communications. This licence only extends to use in a letter or electronic equivalent and does not cover websites.
You can only use the logo in connection with regulated activities and in conjunction with a statement about your firm's statutory status. If you only use the logo as described in the general licence you do not need to apply for an individual licence. Any other use will require separate approval from the FSA Strategic Communications department.

debbie42

The Electronic Commerce Regulations of 2002 are the ones to refer to for compliance. There is a minimum of information which includes email, company number, vat number (if applicable), registered address etc.

It's not obvious whether you should comply with these regs even if you aren't trading directly from the website. I'd expect it to be there.

(edit: I'm not referring to FSA compliance here, just to clarify!)

whiteflag_3

dunstonh wrote: »

Good link. That confirms what I posted and goes further by specifically excluding websites.

Correct , I think our complaince people have just decided to avoid any issues and said dont use it period.

debbie42

dunstonh wrote: »

Plus, they are damned expensive if you want anything other than a basic site. Most IFAs have got better things to do with their time (and money as software costs are getting silly)

Us web designers have to make a living you know .

I wouldn't call my rates expensive.

whiteflag_3

debbie42 wrote: »

Us web designers have to make a living you know .

I wouldn't call my rates expensive.

How much is expensive ? we got our site done for a couple of grand which we thought was reasonable.

caveat_emptor

Check out what qualifications the IFA claims to have and then check out that he has them and they are applicable to the advice you want (see https://www.unbiased.co.uk) Seems that the IFA qualifications are a bit of a minefield but maybe a good place to start.

bluezone101

keep up the good work

wunawanting

How can you find a really Independant financial Advisor. I use an IFA who is most pleasant and personable but I am certain that he is working for his best interests and not mine.

Lokolo

wunawanting wrote: »

How can you find a really Independant financial Advisor. I use an IFA who is most pleasant and personable but I am certain that he is working for his best interests and not mine.

Go to a different one then? You don't have to agree to anything they offer you. Don't like it, go to a different one.