CII R01 Consumer Protection 5

Question 1

What is a 'product intervention' by the FCA?

Accepted Answer

The FCA using its powers to restrict or ban a financial product to prevent consumer harm

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The FCA helping firms design better products

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The FCA investing in financial products

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The FCA offering replacement products to consumers

Question 2

What protection exists for consumers who buy financial products online?

Accepted Answer

The Consumer Contracts Regulations provide additional cancellation rights for distance contracts

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No additional protections apply online

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Online sales are not regulated by the FCA

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Consumers must waive their rights when buying online

Question 3

What is 'best execution' in the context of consumer protection?

Accepted Answer

Taking all sufficient steps to obtain the best possible result for the client when executing orders

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Executing the most profitable trade for the firm

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Executing trades as quickly as possible

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Only executing trades during market opening hours

Question 4

What is the role of the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide free, impartial money and pensions guidance to the public

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To regulate pension funds

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To manage the state pension system

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To sell pension products to consumers

Question 5

What is 'Pension Wise'?

Accepted Answer

A free, impartial government guidance service for people aged 50+ with defined contribution pensions

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A private pension advisory firm

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A pension comparison website

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An FCA-regulated pension provider

Question 6

What is a 'decency standard' in the context of debt collection?

Accepted Answer

Requirements for firms to treat debtors fairly and with forbearance, avoiding aggressive practices

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The minimum amount of debt that can be collected

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A standard for the appearance of debt collection letters

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The minimum salary for debt collectors