FCA 2017/18 Business Plan Overview

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have just published their 2017/18 Business Plan, setting out their objectives, sector priorities, risk outlook, ongoing activities and the sectors who will come under closer scrutiny in the coming year. The plan also provides information on how the FCA will continue to meet their 3 main operational objectives: – Protecting […]

FCA Sector Views Publication

For the first time, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published their Sector Views document alongside their annual release of their business plan, mission objectives and fee consultation paper. What are Sector Views? The FCA advise that “they need a view of how the financial system works as a whole, as well as within its […]

Do You Have Double Compliance Standards?

Have you ever had that sinking feeling the day before an audit from a client? The wave of panic as you run around at the eleventh hour trying to collate and create evidence to prove you have a diverse and robust compliance program, that your staff training regime is second to none and that your […]