SMCR Is Evolving – Accountability Still Leads The Way
Over the next 18 to 24 months, the UK’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is expected to undergo reform.
Consumer Duty
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The Cost of Non-Compliance
Regulatory bodies around the globe aren’t letting up and the cost of non-compliance can run into the billions, and that’s only the financial impact.
$6.4B
Fines Issued by SEC in 2022
£176M
Fines Issued by FCA in 2024
What is Consumer Duty?
The Consumer Duty Act is a set of rules developed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to create higher and clearer standards of consumer protection within the retail financial services space and to motivate firms to prioritize consumer needs. StarCompliance is here to help businesses such as yours achieve Consumer Duty compliance and drive better outcomes for customers.
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The Consumer Duty’s ‘Minimal’ Impact on SMCR and How It’s Not So ‘Minimal’ At All
Sara Cody of LinkLaters LLP joins Star to shed light on what should be happening and the significant impact Consumer Duty truly has on SMCR. Get critical guidance and direction for ensuring your business can support Consumer Duty in the long term.
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Intuitive UX
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Multi-Layered Protection
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FCA Raises The Bar For Senior Management Applications
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Complying With FCA’s Supervision Priorities
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently communicated with firms in the Asset Management and Alternatives sector to build on the supervisory direction set…
27 July 2022
The Beginning
Final rules and guidance published
31 October 2022
Finalizes Implementation Plan
Firms’ boards (or equivalent management) body finalizes implementation plans
30 April 2023
Reviews Complete
Manufacturers complete all reviews necessary to meet outcome rules for existing open products and services and identify where changes need to be made
31 July 2023
Implementation Deadline
Implementation deadline for new and existing products or services that are open to sale or renewal
31 July 2024
Implementation Deadline
Implementation deadline for closed products or services
Related Solutions
Meet regulatory requirements across the UK, Singapore, Ireland, and Australia.
Track employee training, manage certifications, and ensure ongoing compliance through customizable oversight and reporting.
Consumer Duty At A Glance
Under the new Consumer Duty Act, businesses are subject to the following requirements:
Consumer Principle
Firms must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers
Cross-cutting Rules
- Act in good faith towards retail customers
- Avoid causing foreseeable harm to retail customers
- Enable and support retail customers to pursue their financial objectives
Firms must deliver four positive outcomes related to:
- Products and services
- Price and value
- Consumer understanding
- Consumer support
Is Your Firm Ready for Consumer Duty?
Here are a few steps you can take to set your firm up for success:
Familiarize yourself with the FCA’s Consumer Duty requirements
Get to know your customers through consumer research
Define positive customer outcomes
Review existing customer journeys and processes to ensure Consumer Duty alignment
Make sure your employees fully understand Consumer Duty requirements and expectations
Establish and implement FCA Consumer Duty policies and procedures
Closely monitor Consumer Duty compliance and make adjustments to operations and policies as needed
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