SMCR – Certification and Certified Persons, Significant Harm Functions

The Certification Regime currently requires firms to certify many mid- and upper-level staff – not just SMFs – as ‘fit…

The Certification Regime currently requires firms to certify many mid- and upper-level staff – not just SMFs – as ‘fit…

The SMCR Shake-Up The latest SMCR shake-up is a major focus for firms and senior managers this year. HM Treasury…

The FCA’s consultation paper CP25/18 marks a significant shift in regulatory expectations around non-financial misconduct (NFM). From 1 September 2026,…

The FCA’s 2025/26 Annual Work Programme introduces several completely new initiatives this year: 1. Remove administrative burdens A new platform,…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a significant survey that sheds light on patterns of non-financial misconduct across UK…

Navigating Regulatory Changes: Rethinking Senior Management Function Allocations and Strengthening the First Line of Defence Model In a rapidly evolving…