The beauty of the FCA can be in the eye of the adviser, acknowledges Karl Dines, before going on to argue taking on board guidance on what the regulator expects can have a beneficial impact on your business
I recall a film I once watched about a soldier who came back from the Vietnam War and was haunted by demons. One quote, which came from the soldier's doctor, stuck in my mind: "If you're afraid of dying, and you're holding on you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels freeing you from the world." I bit heavy on the drama, I know, but I am reminded of it every time an adviser speaks to me about how regulations are of no use in the real world and so on. Helping you do more and smarter business: Register now for Professional...
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