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Data Protection

Safeguarding data through secure processing, compliance with regulations, transparency, and preventing misuse or unauthorised access.

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PIMFA Queries Compendium

This Queries Compendium represents PIMFA’s first publication bringing together a selection of the queries raised by our member firms over the past two years. The queries encompass a wide range of regulatory and operational topics, and we have included those that remain most pertinent and of continuing value to our membership.

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Published: February 2, 2026

PIMFA Journal #32

Read here the PIMFA Journal #32, featuring nine articles of thought leadership on a current industry topic of interest from PIMFA Associate members, looking at topics such as AI, Innovation, Non-Financial Misconduct, Appointed Representative risk/insurance, Targeted Support, Cyber Threats Facing UK Financial Firms, Insurer & Underwriter Attitudes on IFA Firms Advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT) Products, Going Beyond Index Data and What Better Data Could Do For You

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Published: October 21, 2025

Journal #28

Discover here the PIMFA Journal #28 with articles from our members

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Published: September 25, 2025

12 key messages on GDPR by the Article 29 Working Party

12 Steps to take now on GDPR

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Published: September 25, 2025

ICO – Data Protection Fines

Discover the ICO Data Protection Fining Guidance to understand the statutory background, circumstances for fines, and the calculation process for appropriate penalties

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Published: September 25, 2025

FCA’s Call for Input – Potential competition impacts from the data asymmetry between Big Tech firms and firms in financial services

Discover the November 2023 FCA Call for Input on competition impacts from data asymmetry between Big Tech and financial services. Download the report now

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Published: September 25, 2025

PIMFA Journal Edition #31

Read here the PIMFA Journal #31, featuring nine articles written by PIMFA Associate member firms on current industry topics of interest, relevant to their firms’ operations, Topics include AI, Senior Management Functions, Women Investors, Private Investment, CCI Product Summaries, Data, M&A, Back Office as a Strategic Asset

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Published: September 25, 2025

PIMFA Groups Infographic

Read here the updated PIMFA Groups infographic, showing the structure involved

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Published: September 25, 2025

PIMFA Plus

PIMFA collaborates with product and service providers to offer member firms a suite of membership enhancements.

PIMFA Response to FCA CP25/8: Data Decommissioning – removing reporting and notification requirements

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Month Published: May 15, 2025

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PIMFA is the UK’s leading trade association for wealth management, investment services, and financial advice firms.
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Client Communications and Marketing

Discover the PIMFA Guide to Client Communications and Marketing, designed for investment firms to create compliant marketing materials in the post-GDPR landscape

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Published: April 21, 2023

GDPR & DATA SECURITY GUIDE

Discover the PIMFA GDPR and Data Security Guide. Explore regulatory insights, data integrity, confidentiality, response rules, and best practice tips for compliance

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Published: April 19, 2023
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