New SM&CR Annual Reporting Requirement 23 September 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Disciplinary action arising from a breach of Conduct Rules must be reported. Read More
SM&CR indicators 26 August 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Will you be ready for the SM&CR review when it comes? Read More
Extension of implementation period for SM&CR 1 July 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The date for certifying staff has been deferred in light of the current health emergency. Read More
SM&CR training 28 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance During a recent workshop, the FCA commented on SM&CR training. They do not believe that some e-learning or short generic […] Read More
Appointed Representatives and the FCA Directory 22 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance A reminder that ARs should be included as Directory Persons. Read More
COVID-19 latest FCA updates 8 April 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA's expectations in relation to COVID-19. Read More
SM&CR training 25 March 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has stated that SM&CR training should not be generic. Read More
Dear CEO – 2020 14 February 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has been busy writing letters in 2020, and it's still only February. Read More
Non-financial misconduct 12 February 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance The FCA has issued a Dear CEO letter to wholesale general insurance firms concerning non-financial misconduct. This has potential implications […] Read More
Invisible advisers 15 January 2020 Alistair MacDougallCompliance Advisers no longer appear on the FS Register. What are the implications? Read More