FCA and FINRA shift attention to individual accountability with misconduct fines
Regulators are taking a hardline stance on personal conduct and accountability, as shown by the latest FINRA enforcement action against a broker for exam cheating, as well as a £1 million FCA fine against a CEO for “lack of integrity through misleading statements.
The Source Podcast: Teamwork makes the dream work – How to get employee buy-in on compliance
In this episode of The Source podcast, we explore why firms are struggling to get employees to stick to compliance rules and to set the right "tone from the top" for them to follow. Featuring special guest conduct, culture, and risk expert Emma Parry.
FCA to streamline SM&CR in bid to reduce regulatory burdens
Amid efforts by the U.K. government to boost investment, innovation, and growth by cutting “red tape”, the Financial Conduct Authority has laid out plans to “streamline” elements of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to “make the regime less onerous to firms.”
FCA leaves non-financial misconduct nowhere to hide with broader rules
The U.K. regulator has clarified its expectations on bullying and harassment and will extend rules on non-financial misconduct reporting to 37,000 non-bank firms by September 2026.
Safeguarding compliance with insider threat protection
Insider threats are on the rise and the global average cost of a data breach is increasing year over year. So what can organizations do to protect themselves from insider threats?
Regulatory Wrap episode 55: Catching the culture bug
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to March 14, Rob Mason reviews an FCA speech on culture's ability to spread within an organization.
FCA bans Crispin Odey as non-financial misconduct focus grows
With the FCA taking action against Crispin Odey, a controversial hedge fund manager who has been the subject of serious misconduct allegations, it seems the regulator is keeping its word on prioritizing non-financial misconduct.
What does the data of 12,000 financial organizations reveal about industry trends?
On February 5, 2025, we were joined by a panel of compliance and surveillance experts to explore top compliance trends, answering questions including whether the FCA is complicating compliance, how AI is being used for surveillance, and if conduct and culture should be high on firm’s agendas.
Regulatory Wrap Episode #46: The FCA’s Survey on Non-Financial Misconduct
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to October 25, Jennie Clarke discusses regulatory views on finfluencers and their role in financial promotion.
Conduct and culture: A growing focus for U.S. regulators?
Discover how the focus on conduct and culture has developed over the last several years in U.S. financial regulation.
Non-financial risks
For some compliance officers, risks are like heavy and dark clouds waiting to rain on the business. While some risks may never occur, it’s their responsibility to ensure you pack-a-mac, and put a plan together if the rain comes down.