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Introduction to and selected key provisions of the Banking Code of Practice

This guidance note introduces the Banking Code of Practice (BCOP) and explains compliance requirements.

This guidance note also explains selected key provisions of the BCOP, including those relating to account suitability, terms and conditions (and changes to terms and conditions), privacy and confidentiality, financial difficulties, guarantees, electronic communications, and debt collection. It also highlights some matters that legal practitioners should be aware off when advising clients.

See Introduction to and selected key provisions of the Banking Code of Practice.