This article was originally featured on AGRC’s blog. You can find it here: Wanted: Compliance Officers – The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) It is fair to say that new consumer-focused compliance requirements are emerging seemingly daily. Corporate accounting mandates, anti-money laundering laws, directives and ongoing legislation changes at a national and international […]

In a rapidly changing global economy, organisations are constantly faced with unexpected challenges and disruptive events that can jeopardise their ability to function efficiently and effectively. Operational resilience has emerged as a critical concept for businesses aiming to survive and thrive in this unpredictable environment. We can define operational resilience as an  organisation’s ability to […]

Financial promotions play an important role in the UK financial sector, allowing businesses to advertise their products and services to potential customers. However, these promotions can also carry a high risk of mis-selling and exploitation, with customers sometimes falling victim to overly strong advertising and misleading offers made by financial services companies. The potential damage […]

The UK’s regulatory framework for financial companies is a complex and ever-evolving set of rules, regulations and laws that govern the financial services industry in the United Kingdom and ensure legal and ethical operation. It is designed to protect consumers from harm, ensure fair competition between firms, promote market integrity and maintain financial stability. The […]

The financial services industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the UK. This is because of the amount of money that is involved and the potential for harm to customers if the rules are not followed. As such, it is essential that employees in this sector understand the conduct rules that they […]

In recent years, technology has become an increasingly important tool for organisations which need to ensure compliance with regulations and laws. This is especially true as businesses are required to adhere to an ever wider range of rules, that can be difficult to keep track of. By using technology-based solutions, companies can monitor their compliance […]

This article was originally featured on AGRC’s blog. You can find it here: Would You Make an Excellent Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)? The role of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) has become increasingly important in today’s complex regulatory landscape. In the United Kingdom, businesses are subject to a myriad of rules and regulations, including the […]

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a UK financial regulatory body that was established in 2013. It is responsible for regulating the conduct of financial services firms and ensuring that they comply with the relevant laws and regulations. The FCA is an independent body, funded primarily by fees charged to the firms it regulates. These […]

Money laundering is a serious crime that has been estimated to cost the UK economy in excess of £24 billion a year. As a result of the continued developments in this arena, the UK has implemented a number of regulations and practices to help combat this significant and socially damaging crime. One of the key […]

The original article is available at Eight Important Steps to Achieving Good Corporate Governance – The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda has become increasingly important to all organisations in recent years.  Every public business now needs to meet reporting and audit requirements, and good corporate governance […]