The PRA has released a largely positive report, along with nine follow-up actions and recommendations on the SMCR for PRA-regulated firms.
Key Points:
..There is no need for major changes to the SMCR.
..There are...more
The FCA has published a Consultation Paper that sets out proposed rules for the SMCR for benchmark administrators.
Key Points:
..The SMCR for benchmark administrators (that perform no other regulated activities) will...more
UK Treasury Committee report warns that the current level and frequency of disruption and consumer harm is unacceptable.
On 28 October 2019, the Treasury Committee published a report on IT failures in the financial...more
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The FCA has published final rules confirming amendments to the SMCR, and final rules for solo-regulated firms.
Key Points:
..The FCA has confirmed that the Head of Legal does not require approval as a Senior Manager,...more
The FCA seeks to clarify the position of the Head of Legal and the scope of the Client Dealing Function.
Key Points:
..The FCA is proposing to exclude the Head of Legal from the scope of the Senior Managers...more