Chris Davies: Prepare for SM&CR through automation

The introduction of this regulation marks a profound change where the burden of proof under the Approved Persons Regime (APER) is with the regulator. This shift means the C-suite and Compliance officers face a greater range of challenges. These include: - Ensuring the right people are in the right roles with the right responsibilities - Financial promotions are kept within the FCA remits for misleading promotions, plus an increasing number of platforms (e.g. social media falling under the FCA's financial promotion rules) - Avoiding group think and bring a culture of challenge to committees...