On the 1st March 2017, the JFSC has published the Feedback Paper attaching the finalised Outsourcing Policy and Guidance Notes (the 2017 Policy).

http://bit.ly/2mhUJqb

The 2017 Policy is available here:  http://bit.ly/2llq2Ba – Be AWARE OF THE transitional provisions contained in the 2017 Policy.

In addition to the 2017 Policy, the JFSC has also published an Outsourcing Notification form, which is designed to assist industry.

The Outsourcing Notification is available here:  http://bit.ly/22V24d3 – This 2017 Policy and Outsourcing Notification form also appears where appropriate under each industry sector tab of the JFSC’s websit

The amendments and new policy follow the Public consultation on the Amended Outsourcing Policy, and Guidance Notes that closed on 30 September 2016 with 16 responses received. The Feedback on Consultation No 6. – Proposed Amended Outsourcing Policy are available here: http://bit.ly/2lGBy6j – & INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING APPENDICES:

1. The 2017 Policy (Appendix D) and the Outsourcing Notification form (Appendix B);

and

2. Two General Fund FAQs (Appendix C) which have been extracted from the 2011 Policy