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UK FCA Publishes Detailed Plans for New Consumer Duty

FCA makes clear that it expects a cultural shift in how firms focus on consumers. On 7 December 2021, the FCA published its second Consultation Paper (CP21/36) on introducing a new Consumer Duty....more

PRA Publishes Findings on Its Evaluation of the SMCR

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

FCA Consults on SMCR for Benchmark Administrators

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

Report on IT Failures in the UK Financial Services Sector

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

FCA Confirms SMCR Optimisations

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

Private Bank Briefing: Issues Impacting the Private Bank Sector

On 23 January 2019, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP19/4) concerning further amendments to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). For private banks which are already subject to the SMCR, the...more

FCA Consults on Further Amendments to the SMCR

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

Regulators Publish Final Rules on SMCR Extension

The FCA and the PRA have published their Policy Statements, setting out final rules on the SMCR regimes for insurers and FCA solo-regulated firms. Key Points: ..The FCA has announced that the extended SMCR will apply to...more

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