Dealing with an adviser - what to look out for

The adviser is required to disclose to you about the charges, when you buy a life insurance policy. Read the answer to Q8 in this FAQ. Read the rest of this FAQ:

http://www.moneysense.gov.sg/publications/guides_publications/Consumer_Portal_FAAGuide.html

Q8: What information is a FA representative required to disclose to me when recommending an investment product?

A: When recommending a unit trust or life insurance policy, a FA representative is required to disclose to you the key features of the product including the following:

1. Nature and aim of the product Whether the product is a life insurance policy or a unit trust, and whether it is meant for protection, savings or investment.
2. Benefits of the productInformation on the amount and timing for payment of benefits and whether the benefits are guaranteed or non-guaranteed.
3. Risks of the productDetails of the risk factors that may result in the benefits payable being less than the illustrated values (for a life insurance policy), and the risks stated in the prospectus or profile statement (for a unit trust).
4. Details of the product providerThe business address and permitted activities of the product provider, and the relationship between the product provider and the FA.
5. Fees and charges to be borne by youDetails of the amount and nature of fees and charges to be paid by you, and the frequency of payment.