FCA SMCR
The regime consists of three parts:
- Senior Managers Regime;
- Certification Regime; and
- Conduct Rules.
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:
- encourage staff to take personal responsibility for their actions;
- improve conduct at all levels; and
- make sure firms and staff clearly understand and can show who does what.
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Alternative Asset Management Roundtable: The compliance pain points
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 Hurley3 min read
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FCA work in review: April 22-30, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
Hameed Shuja5 min read
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A comprehensive guide to the FCA’s new non-financial misconduct rules
The new guidance provides a formal regulatory definition, centering on bullying, harassment, and violence.
Jean Hurley3 min read
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FCA confirms changes to streamline senior manager accountability
Latest changes are the first phase of a multi-stage package of reform from the government and regulators.
Hameed Shuja3 min read
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HM Treasury consults on wide-ranging reforms to Appointed Representatives Regime
Implications for principals and ARs.
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Podcast: Maria Symeon & John Higgins of Pathlight Associates on AI, psychological safety and groupthink
The most dangerous phrase in a boardroom isn’t "we’re losing money" – it’s "we all agree."
Jean Hurley39 min listen
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Mills Review shows FCA positive but cautious about AI use in financial services
The review represents a shift from monitoring AI to assessing long-term impact on markets and consumers.
Carmen Cracknell, Thomas Hyrkiel3 min read
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Horizon scanning: UK regulatory topics to look out for in 2026
Regulatory topics that will have a significant impact on institutions operating in the UK financial services sector this year.
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