SMCR
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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.”
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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.
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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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The challenge imperative – why psychological safety is the new prudential standard
There is more to agreeing to disagree than you may have thought.
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FCA consults on ESG ratings regime
The proposals address well-documented concerns about opacity, reliability, and independence in the ESG ratings market.
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Conduct takes center stage with SMCR and non-financial-misconduct proposals
The FCA, Treasury, and PRA are tabling proposed changes to the SMCR, alongside raising standards around non-financial misconduct.
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FCA proposals to promote good business practices amongst crypto firms
The FCA plans to extend the High-Level Standards in the FCA Handbook to cryptoasset firms in line with FSMA-authorized entities.