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New FCA Rules on Non-Financial Misconduct

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Last week, the FCA published its long-awaited policy statement containing amendments to the FCA’s Code of Conduct (“COCON”) aimed at combatting non-financial misconduct (“NFM”). NFM can amount to a breach of FCA rules in any...more

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FCA Draft Guidance on Non-financial Misconduct Published Today

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its most recent paper on non-financial misconduct (NFM), clarifying its expectations on bullying and harassment in financial services....more

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Europe: UK’s FCA Axes Proposed “Name and Shame” and D&I Requirements, and Delays Non-financial Misconduct Rules

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority had proposed a so-called “name and shame” approach that would have allowed it, subject to certain safeguards, to disclose its investigations into firms publicly at an early stage (see our...more

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Daily Compliance News: March 18, 2025, The Slack Channel Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance...more

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FCA Publishes Results of Non-Financial Misconduct Survey

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The data provides important insights to assist firms with their ongoing work in this area. On 25 October 2024, the FCA published the results of a survey on non-financial misconduct it undertook earlier in the year...more

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Sexism in the City

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#MeToo is still moving across the pond. On March 8, 2024, the House of Commons Treasury Committee published a report entitled “Sexism in the City” (referenced as “Report” in this article), which found that the...more

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Government Report Finds Financial Services Sector Could Work Better for Women

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The Sexism in the City report highlights key issues affecting women in financial services and sets out a number of recommendations to address them. On 8 March 2024, the House of Commons Treasury Committee published its...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority proposes new rules and guidance on non-financial misconduct

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority's consultation on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in financial services proposes new rules and guidance on identifying and taking action in relation to non-financial misconduct such as...more

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Not so 'plain and simple': the new draft FCA rules for non-financial misconduct

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In 2018, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") stated publicly that "non-financial misconduct is misconduct, plain and simple", emphasising their view that the Conduct Rules applicable to most employees within...more

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Responding to Allegations of Non-Financial Misconduct: Getting It Right

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The UK’s Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which provides a voice for UK corporates, is facing a crisis following recent serious and well-publicised allegations of sexual misconduct. At the time of writing, multiple...more

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What happens in Vegas...

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Non-financial misconduct and the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regimen - The old adage goes that, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But, does this really hold true in the UK financial services sector?...more

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