Five years ago, on 7 March 2016, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) came into force. At first it applied only to dual-regulated banks, those which are regulated both by the FCA and PRA. Originally...more
Most experts agree that whichever regulatory jurisdiction an organisation is subject to, there are five common fundamentals involved in providing effective corporate compliance....more
A recent Dechert OnPoint, No Reward for Good Behaviour: The Central Bank’s Approach to Enforcement, examined new guidance of the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) regarding the enforcement process involving non-compliant...more
All firms should take note of the FCA’s latest feedback on SMCR implementation. In its latest piece of feedback on firms’ implementation of the SMCR, the FCA indicated that firms must improve their implementation of the...more
Firms will need to ensure their systems and controls to prevent financial crime and money laundering are working effectively: this is just part of the message contained in the FCA’s Business Plan for 2019/20. The Business...more