Stephen Whitfield: Six months to SM&CR - how can firms get ahead?
Incorporating SM&CR into company culture

As we approach the halfway point of the year, explains Stephen Whitfield, financial firms should already have a clear understanding of their classification and the steps they need to take to comply with the SM&CR
This December will see the introduction of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as part of the FCA's drive to improve governance and deter misconduct in the financial services sector...
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