The Directors and staff of Altorfer Financial Management Limited are committed to providing the highest standard of financial advice possible. As a firm we take very seriously the requirements of the FCA, in particular Consumer Duty, by which we act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers. We strive to do this in all that we do.

We undertake that all our actions will be guided by the principle that the interests of our customers are paramount. Our systems and procedures are designed to place our customers at the heart of our business.

In our dealings with you, you can expect that:

  • We will be open and transparent in the way we deal with you;
  • We will not place our interests before yours;
  • We will communicate clearly and without the use of jargon;
  • We will inform you of our charges before undertaking any work for you;
  • We will deal with any complaints promptly and fairly.

As examples of how the principles and guidelines mentioned above work in practice in our business we set out below details of what you can expect from us in various areas of our business.

When we give advice

  • We will only advise you and recommend suitable courses of action after finding out sufficient information about your circumstances to be able to advise properly. Our advice will be guided only by what is best for our clients.
  • We will set out in writing and in clear concise terms why we have recommended any particular course of action.
  • We will inform you in advance of our charges and how these should be paid. If any fee or commission is paid because you invest in any product or investment then we will tell you how much this is.
  • In the event that there is any conflict of interest between us and you we will tell you about this as soon as we can after becoming aware of this.
  • We will keep comprehensive records of our dealings with you and will record your attitude to risk.
  • We will monitor your investments and other financial products and arrange an annual review by either a meeting or by telephone.

When we deal with you

  • When you contact us you can expect that we will be polite and courteous and take any specific needs you have into account.
  • All of our staff are trained in dealing with our customers and in treating them fairly.
  • When we write to you we will be clear and straightforward; we will try not to use jargon and technical terms. We will be happy to discuss or clarify any matter.
  • We will remunerate and incentivise our staff in ways which encourage them to deal with our clients fairly and impartially and to continually find ways to improve our service.
  • You can expect that all of our staff are trained properly for their roles. All of our advisory staff are qualified financial advisors and are fully trained in respect of the investments and products they advise on.

When things go wrong

  • If you complain about any aspect of our service then you can expect that your complaint will be dealt with professionally, impartially and in accordance with the rules laid down by our regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  • We are insured as required by the rules laid down by the FCA.
  • We will provide details of our complaints policies and procedures on request.
  • In the unlikely event that we cannot settle any complaint between us, you may refer to The Financial Ombudsman Service whose website is www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

We hope that you find using our services a pleasant and straightforward experience. We always welcome comments and observations about the way we deal with our customers and would encourage you to contact us if you have any comments on the way we deal with you.

Altorfer is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.