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GOVERNANCE RISK & COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS


Enhancing Training and Competence: The Impact of Consumer Duty Introduction
Introduction: The forthcoming implementation of the Consumer Duty by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK marks a significant...

Simon Roberts
May 25, 20233 min read
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Exploring the Latest UKFIU Newsletter: 'SARs in Action' Sheds Light on Fraud Trends
Introduction: The fight against fraud continues to be a significant concern in the United Kingdom, with millions of fraud offenses...

Simon Roberts
May 24, 20232 min read
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Introducing FIN073: FCA's Baseline Financial Resilience Report
Introduction: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulatory body overseeing financial markets in the United Kingdom, has recently...

Simon Roberts
May 23, 20232 min read
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The FCA's Use of Skilled Person Reviews : Monitoring Compliance in the Financial Sector
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is responsible for regulating financial firms in the UK, with a mandate to ensure that these firms...

Simon Roberts
May 11, 20233 min read
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GDPR in the UK Financial Sector: Five Years Later and Beyond
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced on May 25, 2018, and is now celebrating its 5th anniversary. The regulation...

Simon Roberts
May 11, 20232 min read
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The Importance of Sanction Screening in the Payments Industry: Ensuring Compliance and Managing Risk
Sanction screening is a critical aspect of doing business in the payments industry. It involves identifying individuals, entities, or...

Simon Roberts
May 10, 20233 min read
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Analysing the Financial Conduct Authority's 2022 Report on Financial Promotions
Financial Promotions: Impact on Firms and the Consumer Duty Earlier this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its...

Simon Roberts
May 9, 20232 min read
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UK Government to Ban Cold Calls Selling Financial Products: A Positive Step towards Consumer Protect
In a move that has been widely welcomed by consumers, the UK government has announced that it will be introducing legislation to ban cold...

Simon Roberts
May 6, 20232 min read
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The Vital Role of a Compliance Monitoring Program : Capturing Essential Data for Success
Introduction In the United Kingdom's regulated financial services sector, compliance monitoring programs (CMP's) are of utmost...

Simon Roberts
May 5, 20234 min read
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The FCA's Consumer Duty: Shaping Operational Risk Registers
Introduction: The landscape of consumer protection is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Financial...

Simon Roberts
May 5, 20233 min read
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Navigating Change in Control: Submitting an Application to the FCA
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial industry, change is inevitable. When a change in control of a regulated...

Simon Roberts
May 4, 20233 min read
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The Crucial Importance of Meeting the FCA's Threshold Conditions
Introduction In today's complex and rapidly evolving financial landscape, regulatory bodies play a crucial role in ensuring the stability...

Simon Roberts
May 4, 20233 min read
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Navigating the Complexities of Financial Crime Controls: Lessons from Regulatory Fines
Introduction: The ever-evolving landscape of financial crime presents significant challenges for organizations in the United Kingdom....

Simon Roberts
Apr 30, 20232 min read
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The Crucial Role SARs in Combating Money Laundering and Financial Crime
The Crucial Role of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in Combating Money Laundering and Financial Crime: Insights from the UK's National...

Simon Roberts
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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The FCA's Consumer Duty and Complaint Handling: A Priority for Payment Firms
Introduction: In the realm of payment firms, addressing consumer complaints in a fair and transparent manner is crucial for maintaining...

Simon Roberts
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Reviewing SM&CR: Understanding the Objectives and Potential Outcomes
Introduction: In the realm of financial regulation, the constant evolution of frameworks and guidelines is crucial to maintaining the...

Simon Roberts
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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PRA New Rules: Enhanced Depositor Protection for EMI's, API's, and Other relevant Entities
Introduction The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has recently implemented new rules to enhance depositor protection in the UK....

Simon Roberts
Apr 27, 20234 min read
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Market Watch 73: FCA Highlights Mistakes and Risks in the CFD Industry
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently released Market Watch 73, which discusses the Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS)...

Simon Roberts
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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Consumer Duty: Dear CEO Letter to CFD Firms Emphasizes Need for Clear and Transparent Information
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's financial regulatory body, recently published a "Dear CEO letter" addressed to firms...

Simon Roberts
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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Empowering Consumers and Building Trust
"The Importance of Consumer Duty and Regulated Entity Values in the FCA Framework." In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is...

Simon Roberts
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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