London Governance & Compliance Academy
What is The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation? SFDR represents a key pivot in the realm of financial transparency. Implemented by the European Union in March 2021, SFDR is a part of a broader action plan to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into the financial decision-making process. The regulation necessitates financial market participants and […]
Introduced in the UK from 2016 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) is a regulatory framework designed to enhance the accountability and conduct of individuals working in the financial services industry. SM&CR replaced the Approved Persons Regime (APR) that applied to certain […]
Is an Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Policy Needed? The UK Bribery Act 2010 stipulates an offence of failing to prevent bribery, thereby necessitating organisations to establish robust anti-corruption procedures. The failure to do so can result in prosecution and significant financial penalties. Hence, an anti-bribery and corruption policy is crucial for all organisations, regardless of […]
