COBS - Client Categorisation Course

The Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS) applies to financial firms in the UK that deal with client investments. COBS rules cover client categorisation.

Client categorisation is based on the client's level of sophistication. This classification determines the degree of regulatory protection the client is entitled to and the types of investment products they can be offered. 

Our COBS for Client Categorisation Course explains the FCA Conduct of Business Rules for client categorisation in the investment business.

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COBS - Client Categorisation

About this Course

This SCORM-compatible course is part of our FCA Compliance Library.

The library is available in the Skillcast Standard plan for larger companies or Skillcast Basic plan for those with under 50 learners.

Learning Objectives

This course will prepare you to:

  • Appreciate why we categorise clients
  • Recognise different client categories
  • Recognise the criteria and procedure by which certain clients can opt for re-categorisation
  • Identify and apply the record-keeping requirements

Latest Course Updates

  • Course redesigned with a more modern feel
  • Full review conducted by an FCA expert
  • Text & image updates throughout the course

Course Outline

Welcome

What is COBS - Client Categorisation?

Why is it critical to categorise clients correctly?

Retail clients

Professional clients

- Elective professionals
- Exercise: Elective professionals

Eligible counterparties

Professionals opting down to retail

Exercise: Client categorisation

Client agreement

Record keeping

Summary

Affirmation

Assessment

Course Specifications

 

Structure

Structure

Approximately 20 minutes followed by a 10-question assessment.

Audience

Audience

Suitable for all staff - examples and interactivities designed for staff at all levels. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Design

Design

SHARD-compliant, responsive display on all devices, accessibility on screen readers, visual design controlled via client style sheet.

Compatibility

Compatibility

All Windows, Mac OSX, iOS, Android (Flash-free for mobile compatibility). AICC and SCORM 1.2-compliant, suitable for both hosted and deployed SCORM or AICC.

Tailoring

Tailoring

Fully customisable on Skillcast Portal CMS.

Translation

Translation

Pre-translated versions not available, but all text content can be exported for translation into all languages.

Localisation

Localisation

Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.

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