FCA Compliance

How we handle compliance

Every post is checked against MCOB 3A and FCA finalised guidance FG24/1 on social media financial promotions. You review and approve every post before it publishes. You remain the regulated firm responsible for each financial promotion.

Your responsibility: As an FCA-authorised firm, you are responsible for approving every financial promotion before publication under MCOB 3A.2 and the Financial Promotions Order 2005.

What we check on every post

We run six checks before a post reaches your approval queue:

01

Repossession risk warning

Automatically appends: Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

02

No guarantee language

Flags language like guaranteed approval, lowest rates, best deal, or any claims that could mislead consumers.

03

No misleading claims

Checks superlatives and certainty statements so promotions stay clear, fair, and not misleading.

04

FCA authorisation disclosure

Reminds you to include firm name and FCA number where needed.

05

No false urgency

Flags pressure wording such as act now before its too late unless it is factually justified.

06

Rate wording (manual review)

Any post mentioning a live rate is flagged for manual review before scheduling.

Questions about compliance? Our support team can explain what each check means and how to strengthen your own sign-off process.
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Important — your responsibilities as an FCA-authorised firm

MortgageSocial provides automated checks to support your process, but does not provide legal advice or standalone compliance approval. Under MCOB 3A, FG24/1 and Consumer Duty principles (including PRIN 2A), you remain responsible for every financial promotion published under your firm name.

If a post includes a live rate, you must confirm the figure is still accurate at final approval. Keep your own records in line with SYSC 9.1.

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