DPB Update
13-06-2023
See what DPB monitoring reviews in 2022 revealed and what’s changed in the DPB (Investment Business) Handbook. Find out about upcoming changes to CPD and access other resources and updates from the Professional Standards Department.
DPB Update
05-01-2023
Help your DPB licensed firm remain compliant by accessing the latest information and resources. Read our guidance on referrals to financial advisers, review the recently reissued Traffic Light Guide which helps identify whether a DPB licence or FCA authorisation is needed and access other compliance tips in the latest DPB Update.
22-06-2022
ICAEW DPB (Investment Business) licensed firms are required to comply with the DPB (Investment Business) Handbook and be monitored to ensure your firm is operating within the scope and eligibility criteria of your licence.
22-06-2022
If your firm wishes to conduct DPB (Investment Business) activities, it must have a licence from ICAEW.
15-11-2021
There is a wide range of useful resources available for our ICAEW DPB (Investment Business) firms.
DPB Update
17-12-2019
New resources are now available to help your firm prepare for its next quality assurance monitoring visit and remain compliant with the Designated Professional (DPB) Investment Business Handbook.
13-11-2018
Information for members and firms with a DPB (Investment Business) licence.
DPB Update
20-08-2018
The revised DPB (Investment Business) Handbook that applies from 1 October 2018 has been approved by the FCA and is now available on the ICAEW website. This update seeks to identify the main implications of changes to the handbook for all DPB licensed firms.
DPB Update
07-06-2018
An update on ICAEW’s approach to implementing the Insurance Distribution Directive and five key changes DPB licensed firms need to start planning for now.
DPB Update
26-10-2017
DPB update is for firms that hold a DPB licence with ICAEW. We use the update to bring matters to the attention of DPB licensed firms, in particular to the DPB contact principal.
23-09-2016
Frequently asked questions on DPB (Investment Business).
DPB compliance review
This helpsheet provides a checklist of matters firms need to address when they conduct an annual compliance review in accordance with ICAEW’s DPB (Investment Business) Handbook for licensed firms.
01-12-2011
The DPB (Investment Business) Handbook sets out the regulations for firms licensed to provide DPB (Investment Business) activities.
11-02-2011
DPB Update is a regulatory update produced by ICAEW's professional standards team. Here you’ll find the latest DPB technical guidance and best practice information. We email all DPB contact principals when a new issue is published. The latest issue and previous issues are also available below.