For many advisers, the PROD regulations (‘Product Intervention and Governance Sourcebook’) introduced by the FCA with MiFID II have sneaked in under the radar. The regulations were introduced in January 2018 and to date many advisers are still unsure of their ability to evidence compliance with these new rules.
While the direct impact of Japan's new Reiwa imperial era on markets and the economy will be minimal, the psychological significance is important.
Amid an accelerated pace of disruption that has transformed industries, understanding the economic and market impacts is imperative.