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Improving Consumer Duty Board Reports

The FCA recently published the findings of their review into firms’ approaches

Streamline Your SMCR Compliance: Discover How My Compliance Centre Simplifies Senior Managers and Certification Regime Management 

In the complex world of financial regulation, maintaining compliance with the Senior

Evaluating the FCA’s Strategic Execution and Anticipating Future Directions 

The FCA published its three-year strategy in 2022 and has supported that

What does Compliance Cost UK Plc?

Updated March 2024  In this article, My Compliance Centre Founder, Ben Mason,

Module of the Quarter 

Introducing Register Builder / Spotlight on:  Register Builder  Customise and build your

FCA Expectations for Wealth Management & Stockbroking Firms 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recognises the significant role of wealth managers

How to automate your Senior Managers and Certification Regime

In the highly regulated landscape of the UK financial services industry, the

How to configure your internal policy Attestations programmes 

In the dynamic landscape of the UK financial services sector, regulated by

Rethinking SM&CR Compliance: Can Excel Measure Up? 

In the UK financial services sector, compliance with the Senior Managers and

Evaluating the Need for File Checks and Reviews in Financial Services Firms 

In the realm of financial services, where regulatory compliance and quality of

How to Streamline Your File Review Process 

FCA regulated firms offering advice to clients face a range of risks. 

How to Manage Financial Promotions Effortlessly: Traditional Methods vs. Technology-Enhanced Approaches 

In the UK, financial services firms are subject to stringent regulations governed

How to stay on top of FCA Regulatory Change Management 

In today’s ever-changing regulatory landscape, it is crucial for businesses to stay

Ten Years of FCA Fines 

Ten years’ worth of fines are now published on the FCA’s website.

How to Create, Track and Manage Your Compliance Monitoring Programme

All compliance professionals working in the UK’s financial services industry understand how

FCA Metrics 2023 

The FCA metrics spreadsheet is independently produced based on the FCA’s published

FCA Business Plan – Practical Actions for Compliance Officers

The FCA’s Business Plan is a must read for all compliance professionals

Enhancing governance at the point of sale

Ben Mason 11 June 2021 File reviews have long been a method

Regulator Watch

Written by Ben Mason, CEO, My Compliance Centre 28 September 2022 Newsletter

Politicians vs Regulators:  The Future of Regulation

Ben Mason, CEO, My Compliance Centre 27 September 2022 The future of

Compliance Management – Building the Return On Investment

Ben Mason  15 July 2022 ”Implementing a Compliance Management System can be

Appointed Representative Risk

In this article, Ben Mason, CEO, My Compliance Centre, argues that Compliance

The FCA, Consumer Duty and Compliance Management Systems

“Consumer Duty” is the next big thing in financial services regulation. In

SMCR & Reasonable Steps

One of the biggest challenges facing Senior Managers who are regulated under

What to look for when buying a compliance management system

”There are many factors to prioritise when selecting the best compliance management

The Future of RegTech: Listening to Those at the Coalface

Ben Mason 22 September 2021 It’s a sad fact of life that

Enhancing the Compliance Function: A Roadmap to the Future

Ben Mason 27 September 2021 What are the features of an ideal

Enhance your compliance monitoring programme

Ben Mason 8 July 2021 Compliance Monitoring is at the heart of