No new rules; the FCA's approach is to double down on the existing outcomes-based approach, with Consumer Duty, SMCR, and operational resilience frameworks remaining at the forefront.
The regime consists of three parts:
The SMCR aims to reduce harm to consumers and strengthen market integrity by creating a system that enables firms and regulators to hold people to account. As part of this, the SMCR aims to:
No new rules; the FCA's approach is to double down on the existing outcomes-based approach, with Consumer Duty, SMCR, and operational resilience frameworks remaining at the forefront.
Kerry Berchem | Burges Salmon 9 min read
Recent developments in crypto crime; can the law and regulators keep up?
James Broomhall | Grosvenor Law 4 min read
Forget the playbook of absolute risk aversion; the FCA is officially daring compliance to stop gold-plating the rules and start embracing responsible risk.
Jean Hurley 3 min read
Insights from the recent hedge funds event at Global Relay’s London offices. We discuss the change, the pain, and offer up some advice.
Jean Hurley 3 min read
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
Hameed Shuja 5 min read
The new guidance provides a formal regulatory definition, centering on bullying, harassment, and violence.
Jean Hurley 3 min read
Latest changes are the first phase of a multi-stage package of reform from the government and regulators.
Hameed Shuja 3 min read
Implications for principals and ARs.
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