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Which action by an FSP would breach the requirement to avoid or manage conflicts of interest?

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  1. a) Steering all clients into an in-house product that pays the FSP more, regardless of suitability, without disclosure.Correct
  2. b) Disclosing an ownership link to a product supplier and managing it under a policy.
  3. c) Recommending the most suitable product after a proper needs analysis.
  4. d) Declining a gift that could influence advice.

Why this is the answer

Pushing clients into a more profitable in-house product regardless of suitability, without disclosure, is an unmanaged conflict. Disclosing links, recommending suitable products and declining influencing gifts are all compliant behaviours.

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