The FCA paper on inducements, here for your reference continues to cause much debate. Here’s a couple of views for you.
And one from us, expressed in Professional Adviser’s Armchair Critic column
Just one essential observation – the FCA paper makes it clear that the obligation to comply applies equally to both parties, so an invite does not imply regulatory permission to attend. Each firm, distributor and providers, must develop their own policy and practice.
Interesting times!