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Listen now: new SM&CR podcast
The FCA has published its Inside FCA podcast: Culture and the Senior Managers & Certification Regime, which is a must-listen for firms preparing to implement SM&CR in December.
FCA publishes lessons learnt from SM&CR in banking sector
The Financial Conduct Authority has published a report outlining the findings of a review into the embedding of the SM&CR into the banking sector, following its introduction in March 2016.
FCA developing new data collection system
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has started work to create a new data collection platform and members are invited to complete its online survey which will help shape thinking on the new system.
Support for members preparing for the new SM&CR regime
The BVRLA hosted the ‘SM&CR: are you ready?’ training course last week, and delegates have been quick to provide their positive feedback.
FOS launches consultation on its future funding
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) wants to hear your views on how it should fund its future operations, in anticipation of a decline in the current levels of PPI complaints.
New scheme to give breathing space to those in problem debt
The government has confirmed its intention to launch a breathing space scheme to give those in problem debt the right to legal protections from creditor action while they receive debt advice and enter an appropriate debt solution.
Ensuring FCA-compliance in financial promotions
The BVRLA has produced a Financial Promotions Factsheet to support members looking to develop policies, registers and approval processes in line with requirements as defined in the FCA handbook, CONC 3.
Useful guidance for compliance monitoring
The BVRLA’s compliance team would like to remind FCA regulated members about a factsheet providing guidance on how to set up controls for compliance and implement a monitoring plan.
FCA’s Smaller Firms Survey
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) survey that looks at the circumstances faced by smaller firms may be received by some BVRLA members in the coming weeks.
Leasing Broker Conference proves a hit
Over 160 BVRLA members, guests and speakers attended the association’s first ever dedicated Leasing Broker Conference in London last week.
New dates added to BVRLA training calendar
The BVRLA has added new dates for two of its flagship training courses due to high demand.
FCA Senior Managers & Certification Regime webinar
The FCA is holding a webinar on the upcoming Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) changes coming into place on 9 December 2019.