Examination Timing: 00H01M03S
You advise a client, Mr. Andrews, regarding estate planning matters, and he decides to take out a whole life policy. You refer Mr. Andrews to a suitable independent financial adviser (IFA), who provides competent advice. The IFA sends you £19.99 commission, which you inform the client about.
Which of the following statements is the most accurate?
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Your selected option: B
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According to 01.15 of the SRA Code of Conduct, solicitors must account to their clients for any commission received, regardless of the amount. Therefore, even a commission of £19.99 must be disclosed and accounted for. Options A and E are incorrect because there is no de minimis threshold for accounting for commissions. Option B is incorrect as the requirement to account for commission applies regardless of the specific arrangement. Option C is also incorrect because the rule applies to all types of commissions from investment-related business.
Key Point: This question evaluates understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct's requirements regarding commission disclosure and accountability in the context of financial referrals and investment-related business.
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