Want to know how to write a business continuity plan template that is effective? Many businesses don’t think such a plan is important – until it is! The procedures you develop for disaster recovery may well save your business one day. Operational Resilience Operational resilience is the ability of a business to identify, control, mitigate, […]
If you are applying for FCA authorisation, you will definately have wondered “what are the FCA compliance arrangements?” These are referred to in the application form and supporting authorisation application guidance notes. In their reference to these compliance arrangements, the regulator advises that ‘when assessing your application, they need to be satisfied that you have […]
Do you intend to hold client money? If you are authorised by the FCA and the answer to this question is yes, read on! Regulated firms holding client money must comply with the rules set out in the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS). These apply to firms who hold or control client money or safe custody […]
Why would you need to carry out a TCF self-assessment? If you are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) you will have obligations under the ‘Responsibilities to Customers‘ rules. Dependant on your business and permission type, you may also have similar obligations under the Consumer Duty rules. Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) remains one of […]
The FCA skills, knowledge and expertise is referenced under the compliance arrangements and procedures section of the authorisation application. It is also relevant to the FCAs training and competence requirements and the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). Those applying for FCA authorisation will need to confirm that they have measures and controls in place […]
This short article provides example FCA regulatory business plan criteria and headings. If you are going through an FCA authorisation application, you will need to submit your completed regulatory business plan during the application submission. The plan’s aim is to provide the regulator with information about the regulated activities you intend to carry on, evidence […]
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HMRC Money Laundering Regulations are not actual regulations. However, HMRC are one of the supervisors of businesses with obligations under the Money Laundering Regulation 2017 (MLR). Certain sectors, such as estate agents and accountants, need to register with HMRCs anti money laundering scheme. Your HMRC AML Responsibilities Your responsibilities under money laundering supervision if you […]
Excel is the perfect tool for creating an anti money laundering gap analysis checklist. It provides ease of use, compatibility and flexible options for customisation. You often need a large number of self-assessment questions to identify gaps and evidence compliance. Therefore, using an Excel based checklist can make all that data simple! Spreadsheets provide useful […]
Understanding how to identify and report suspicious activity is a fundamental part of your money laundering prevention framework. If you have obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations you must submit a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) if you know or suspect a person is engaged in (or attempting) money laundering or terrorist financing. Identifying Suspicious Activity […]