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CAR 2022: What should you focus on?

governance, accountability, corporate governance, risk management, funds, CAMP, audit, CASS, client assets

The Irish Client Asset Regulations (the CAR) were introduced to inspire public confidence and protect investors if an investment firm became insolvent. Revisions were made to the CAR in 2015 and today, we see Ireland preparing for further enhancements with the...

Trustees: The September deadline is looming. Are you ready?

governance, third parties, accountability, corporate governance, pensions, monitoring, trusts, audit trail, data sharing

From the 1 September 2022, most trusts will need to be registered with HMRC. There are a few exceptions. This follows a 12-month transition period. What’s changing and why? Back in 2017, you may recall that the UK set up the Trust Registration Service (TRS) to fulfil...

What is the new Consumer Duty?

governance, consumerduty, FCA, disclosures, complaints, audit trail

The FCA states that the Consumer Duty aims to “ensure a higher and more consistent standard of consumer protection for users of financial services and help to stop harm before it happens” The new Consumer Duty requirements are due to be finalised in July. It comes at a...

How effective governance aids complaints handling

governance, corporate governance, complaints, audit trail

Discover the impact of effective governance on complaints handling All regulated firms must have a process for handling complaints. Its purpose is to ensure that customer complaints are dealt with effectively, expediently and appropriately. Firms were reminded of this...

Sustainable Investing

governance, ESG, Responsible investment, sustainability, SDR, Stewardship, SFDR, sustainable disclosures

In October 2021, the UK government published its roadmap for sustainable investing. In the previous month, it had raised £10 billion for green projects via its first green gilt, which launched the UK’s green financing programme. How can firms help? Financial Services...

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...

Transparency & Transfer Agents

governance, third parties, oversight, breach management, risk management, CASS, client assets, audit trail, outsourcing, transfer agents, AIFs, UCITS Funds, depositaires

Prior to AIFMD and UCITS V, transfer agents (TAs) were unknown, however the need for greater transparency and trust has raised their profile. Transfer agents play an important role in financial services. They fulfil a number of functions such as maintaining and...

Governance & Workplace Pensions

governance, third parties, FCA, pensions, oversight

Key Insights on Effective Governance for Workplace Pensions Governing bodies have a duty to fulfil in providing oversight. What does that mean for workplace pensions? For workplace pensions, the bodies tasked with this oversight are the Independent Governance...

Operational Resilience: Countdown begins, are you ready?

governance, third parties, operational resilience, impact tolerances

The FCA hosted a live event providing feedback to the industry regards preparation for the March 2022 deadline. During the session, representatives from both the FCA and PRA presented feedback and responded to industry queries. The regulators were keen to remind...

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...

Tips to create risk ownership within your firm

governance, culture, breach management, risk management, monitoring, issues, TCF

Strategies for Establishing Risk Ownership in Your Firm One of the fundamental obligations applicable to all regulated firms is the need to implement appropriate processes to manage risks. But how do we encourage our staff to take responsibility and raise issues...

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...