FCA expectations in relation to remote or hybrid working 19 October 2021 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has resulted in many firms adopting remote working for some or all employees. Indeed, some of […] Read More
Notifying breaches of the Conduct Rules 5 October 2021 Huw ReynoldsCompliance Even with all the deferrals of deadlines around implementation of the SMCR as a result of COVID, firms should now […] Read More
Update on SMR and CF (AR) applications 21 September 2021 Lisa CrossCompliance The FCA has published an update on the timescales and delays currently being experienced by firms that submit application for […] Read More
Anti Money Laundering Review …… Dear CEO – Banking Sector 10 August 2021 Paul CaineCompliance The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in May 2021, issued a Dear CEO letter entitled “Action needed in response to common […] Read More
PS21_5 General Insurance Pricing Practices Market Study 8 June 2021 Michael SeniorCompliance Following a series of market studies and guidance papers, that can all be accessed here; the FCA issued a policy […] Read More
FCA expectations – temporary long term absence 1 June 2021 Richard FosterCompliance Following consultation in CP20/23, which was published in December 2020, the FCA has made changes to the Handbook. […] Read More
Papers galore! 25 May 2021 Huw ReynoldsCompliance It has been a busy month for papers and publications at the FCA. These include: New […] Read More
Directory Persons Data 9 March 2021 Steve BaileyCompliance The FCA has been writing to some firms recently with an ‘ACT NOW’ message, stating: “We are writing to you […] Read More
The Final Countdown to Senior Managers and Certificate Regime (SM&CR) 23 February 2021 Michael SeniorCompliance March is almost here and Spring is in the air. So probably the last thing you are thinking about is […] Read More