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Regulatory Policy and Compliance
Ensuring firms adhere to rules, guidelines, and regulations, maintaining market integrity and consumer protection....
Consumer Duty
Consumer Duty requires firms to act in the best interests of customers, ensuring fair outcomes and clear communication....
Customer Vulnerability
Where consumers may be more susceptible to harm, requiring firms to provide fair treatment, support, and tailored services....
Culture & Inclusion
Find out more to see how PIMFA is committed to promoting culture and inclusion in our industry....
Data Protection
Safeguarding data through secure processing, compliance with regulations, transparency, and preventing misuse or unauthorised access....
Financial Crime
Protecting against activities like fraud, money laundering, and market abuse, threatening financial system integrity and consumer protection....
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
The UK’s statutory compensation scheme for customers of UK authorised financial services firms. It can step in to pay compensation if a firm is unable, or likely to be unable,...
Future of Advice
Evolving financial advice models, ensuring accessibility, affordability, and consumer protection in changing markets....
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Regulation (MiFID/MIFIR)
Regulation to enhance financial markets transparency, investor protection, and improving trading practices across financial sectors....
Pensions
The increasingly complex pension landscape for firms as they navigate a changing regulatory environment....
Product Disclosure
PRIIPs (Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products) ensuring transparent, standardised information for retail investors on investment products....
Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR)
SMCR (Senior Managers and Certification Regime) ensures accountability, clarifies roles, and enhances individual responsibility within financial services firms....
Sustainable Finance and ESG
Integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decisions to promote long-term positive impact....
Public Affairs
Managing relationships with stakeholders, including government, regulators, and the public, to help shape policy and regulatory outcomes....
Operations
Firm’s internal processes, systems, and controls, ensuring efficient, secure, compliant, and resilient operational functions....
PIMFA Wealthtech
PIMFA's FinTech platform and digital marketplace created to drive innovation and enhance collaboration between FinTechs and the wealth management and financial advice sector....
Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups for our member firms to discuss and examine key topics within our industry....
Guides
See a range of Guides to support our member firms covering different topics....
Thought Leadership
Engaging with stakeholders to shape policies, providing insights and promoting informed industry discussions....
Response Papers
PIMFA responds on behalf of our membership to regulator and government consultations. We do this via feedback and discussion with member firms via our committees, working groups....
Events & Learning
PIMFA Events
Connect, collaborate and celebrate with PIMFA Events. From insightful webinars and thought-provoking symposiums to prestigious awards and vibrant networking opportunities, our events bring the wealth management and financial advice community...
PIMFA Learning
Elevate your expertise with PIMFA Learning Events - dynamic, industry-focused training designed to empower financial professionals. Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities tailored for your growth....
PIMFA Learning Programmes
PIMFA Learning provides expert-led courses and resources to help you develop skills and stay compliant in the wealth management and financial advice industry.”...
Podcasts
Short, deep dive conversations with experts on the topics that matter most to you....
Webinars on Demand
View our past webinars on demand....
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues such...
Get Involved
Take an active role in shaping the industry's future. Whether you're looking to attend, sponsor, exhibit, or speak, PIMFA Events offer unparalleled opportunities to connect, share insights, and make an...
Industry Events
Stay informed and engaged with PIMFA's Industry Events. Discover a curated selection of conferences, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities hosted by industry leaders. Stay ahead of trends, gain fresh insights...
News
Indices
Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series
The Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series is a set of indices designed to represent the performance of a diversified portfolio of assets that are relevant to private investors....
Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series
The Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series is a collection of five composite indices designed to mirror the performance of multi-asset strategies employed by UK wealth management firms....
About Us
About PIMFA
PIMFA is the voice of the UK’s personal wealth services sector. PIMFA champions a culture of financial health for all and represents and supports providers of wealth management services, financial...
PIMFA Staff
PIMFA's staff cover a variety of aspects at PIMFA from expert technical guidance to membership support and much more....
PIMFA Board
PIMFA’s Board governs the workings and strategic direction of PIMFA led by our Chairman, Lord Deben, and CEO, Liz Field. It consists of leading senior figures from a representative...
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues...
PIMFA Plus
PIMFA Plus offers our full and associate member firms a suite of valuable services and curated products at bespoke rates from specialised partners that work with PIMFA....
Advisers' Sustainability Group
PIMFA provide the Secretariat to the FCA's industry-led working group to focus on enhancing sustainable finance capabilities within the financial sector....
DFM Connect
DFM Connect is a group of authorised firms providing discretionary investment management services to financial advisers and their clients....
UK Platform Group
An independent group of retail platforms working together to drive positive change. Run by platform firms, for platform firms....
Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability
Sustainable Finance & ESG is an area of strategic focus for PIMFA making sure we are championing a high standard for our future....
Annual Report
PIMFA’s annual report is a review of our purpose, activity and key achievements over our membership year which runs from 1st June to 31st May....
PIMFA Members
PIMFA's membership is on a corporate level. We represent both full and associate member firms. See who our member firms are....
PIMFA Careers
Job opportunities at PIMFA....
Find a Firm
Use our online directory to find a PIMFA member firm who can help you manage your money, buy and sell shares and access financial advice....
About Our Industry
Our industry helps people navigate the difficult financial decisions needed throughout the stages of their life. These professionals provide valuable expertise and support. ...
PIMFA Members
PIMFA's membership is on a corporate level. We represent both full and associate member firms. See who our member firms are....
PIMFA Plus
PIMFA Plus offers our full and associate member firms a suite of valuable services and curated products at bespoke rates from specialised partners that work with PIMFA....
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues...
PIMFA WealthTech
PIMFA Wealthtech develops new concepts and promotes the latest technologies for the benefit of our members....
Find a Firm
Use our online directory to find a PIMFA member firm who can help you manage your money, buy and sell shares and access financial advice....
Want to Collaborate?
Get in touch if you would like to collaborate with us in any of these areas. ...
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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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IRSG Letter to DCMS

Read here the letter from Mark Hoban, Chair of the International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG) to the Rt Hon Jeremy Wright MP, Secretary of State for DCMS, sharing the views of financial services industry stakeholders on data issues related to Brexit

Shared Type: Shared Public
Published: August 7, 2018
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IRSG Letter Vicky Ford MP 2018

Read here the letter from Mark Hoban, Council Chair of the International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG) to Vicky Ford MP detailing two areas of concern on the Brexit negotiations, namely the future trading relationship with the EU and the implication of Brexit on personal data transfers

Shared Type: Shared Public
Published: February 19, 2018
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PIMFA’s response to Art.29 Working Party’s Consultations on Guidelines on Consent under Regulation 2016/679 and Guidelines on Transparency under Regulation 2016/679

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: Article 29 Working Party
Month Published: January 28, 2018
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PIMFA’s response to Art.29 Working Party’s Consultations on Guidelines on Personal data breach notification under Regulation 2016/679 and Guidelines on automated individual decision-making and profiling for the purposes of Regulation 2016/679

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: Article 29 Working Party
Month Published: November 28, 2017
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PIMFA’s response to Art.29 Working Party’s Consultations on Guidelines on Personal data breach notification under Regulation 016/679 and Guidelines on automated individual decision-making and profiling for the purposes of Regulation 2016/679

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: Article 29 Working Party
Month Published: November 28, 2017
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PIMFA Associate Members

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PIMFA Full Members

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PIMFA’s Response to the ICO’s Consultation: GDPR guidance on contracts and liabilities between controllers and processors

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: The Information Commissioner's Office
Month Published: October 10, 2017
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WMA’s response to Art.29 Working Party’s Consultation on the Guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: Article 29 Working Party
Month Published: May 23, 2017
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WMA’s response to Article 29 Working Party Consultation – Guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assesment

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: Article 29 Working Party
Month Published: May 23, 2017
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WMA’s response to DCMS’s Call for views on the General Data Protection Regulation derogations

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS)
Month Published: May 10, 2017
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PIMFA’s response to ICO’s Consultation on Profiling and Automated Decision Making

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: The Information Commissioner's Office
Month Published: April 28, 2017
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WMA’s response to ICO’s Consultation: GDPR Consent Guidance

Paper Type: PIMFA Response Papers
Recipients: The Information Commissioner's Office
Month Published: March 28, 2017
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