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Do amended CPD requirements offer greater flexibility?

Do amended CPD requirements offer greater flexibility?

CPD,  SM&CR,  competence,  audit trail

One of the fundamental obligations applicable to all regulated firms is the need to implement appropriate processes to manage risks. One such risk is that of providing unsuitable advice to consumers. This area has been a regulatory hot topic for some time. Remember the...

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Assess & Prove Competence

Assess & Prove Competence

governance,  accountability,  culture,  corporate governance,  oversight,  Code of Conduct,  SM&CR,  competence,  audit trail

The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) was first introduced in 2016 for banks and then phased in until it was finally extended to include the remaining regulated firms at the end of 2019. SM&CR aims to encourage greater accountability within firms whilst...

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How well do you know your Appointed Representatives?

How well do you know your Appointed Representatives?

governance,  third parties,  assessments,  oversight,  risk management,  monitoring,  due diligence,  competence,  appointed representatives

In December 2021, the FCA published its proposals for improving the oversight of appointed representatives. Regulatory expectations: The FCA is looking to reduce harm to consumers by strengthening the appointed representatives regime. From its thematic reviews of...

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Has SM&CR made a difference?

Has SM&CR made a difference?

governance,  accountability,  culture,  remuneration,  SIMR,  SM&CR,  certification,  competence

The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) for insurers took effect in December 2018. As part of the Solvency II regime, insurers were already subject to the Senior Insurance Managers Regime (SIMR) introduced in 2016. Despite that, there were some new...

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HR & Compliance – Bridging the Gap in SMCR

HR & Compliance – Bridging the Gap in SMCR

governance,  accountability,  culture,  SM&CR,  competence

Since the introduction of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), it has been interesting to see how and where firms have allocated most of their resources to comply with the new rules. Implementation tends to follow one of two strategic approaches:...

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SMCR Responsibilities – Documenting Risks and Controls

SMCR Responsibilities – Documenting Risks and Controls

governance,  accountability,  culture,  corporate governance,  SM&CR,  competence

In light of the turbulence caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, SMCR may have been pushed down the priority list for most firms for now. The disruption has however given rise to a number of practical and compliance challenges which have a direct and imminent impact on...

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