As previously advised, the FCA has now replaced Gabriel with RegData as the new data collection platform for gathering regulatory data from firms. All 52,000 firms that provided regulatory submissions in Gabriel now need to use RegData.
As part of its improved Data Quality controls, firms may receive a request from the FCA for a resubmission where errors have been identified. This can be time-consuming for both the FCA and firms. To help minimise such errors, the FCA has updated its RegData help and FAQs page which can be found here.
This updated page includes links to all the FCA’s RegData resources and includes reference to common data quality issues found within RegData submissions, as well as help text and FAQs in respect of each data request type.
FCA provide guidance on SMF16/17 appointments
Richard Foster Compliance FCA, ML, PI, training
Firms should have heads of compliance and money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) who are suitably competent and capable of effectively performing the roles. It is appropriate to carefully consider how individuals can demonstrate this ahead of seeking regulatory approval. The FCA have recently issued guidance which should help firms decide if an individual candidate is […]