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Key HR developments for financial services firms in 2024

We highlight the key people-related developments for financial services firms to look out for in 2024, including SMCR reform, non-financial misconduct, D&I and the new duty to prevent sexual harassment
25 January 2024

Taking stock of the Mini-Budget, the new Chancellor’s Statement and beyond – how the employment law landscape may be changing

In light of recent government announcements and policy changes, we explore what may be in store for employers
20 October 2022

New MIFIDPRU Remuneration Code for all FCA investment firms

The new MIFIDPRU remuneration code applies to performance periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022. We have summarised the key provisions and how they apply
21 December 2021

The UK's Fintech Strategic Review Series: Skills and Talent

In our second article on the Kalifa Review, we examine the recommendations regarding skills and talent and how the UK can remain globally competitive for talent
07 April 2021

FAQs on the implementation of the FCA’s Conduct Rules (for solo-regulated firms)

This article considers common client questions and identifies key steps to take as part of your implementation programme
22 October 2020

Senior Managers and Certification Regime extension: near-final rules published

The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is being extended to insurers and FCA-regulated firms. We review the revised and near-final rules.
15 August 2018

Senior Managers and Certification Regime: how to prepare for the transition

We look at the FCA's timetable for transitioning into the Senior Managers and Certification Regime and the steps that firms can take to prepare for the transition.
17 January 2018

Senior Managers Regime: FCA extends individual accountability regime

The FCA is now consulting on the extension of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to the entire financial services sector. We outline the proposed core requirements below.
27 July 2017

Senior Management Regime: top tier enforcement risks

The regulatory focus on individuals continues: in the first of a series of blogs we summarise the risks for top-tier individuals holding Senior Management Functions.
16 December 2016

Regulatory references: making informed decisions on recruitment

In September 2016 the PRA and FCA published a final set of rules on regulatory references, following a consultation launched in October 2015. The new rules come into force on 7 March 2017.
14 October 2016

Publication

Speaking up in the financial services sector: new rules on whistleblowing

The PRA and FCA have introduced a new set of rules designed to bolster the culture of “speaking up” within financial services firms. These are relevant to all firms in the financial services sector.
14 October 2015

Publication

Why contractual employee benefits should reflect changing employee roles

We look at a recent case which has highlighted the risk of losing insurance cover when a policy is not updated following business changes.
06 May 2015

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