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Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – May 2026
Jack Garden
6 October 2015
New whistleblowing rules from FCA
As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) publish new rules on whistleblowing today, Andreas White and Louise Hodges examine what this means for firms in light of the forthcoming Senior Managers and Certification regimes coming into force in March 2016 alongside new Conduct Rules.
9 September 2015
Unexplained Wealth Orders: A legitimate and legal approach to corruption?
The Government is taking a tough stance against corruption both internationally and at home. Speaking after the FIFA scandal, David Cameron described corruption as “the cancer at the heart of so many of the problems we face around the world” and named Sir Eric Pickles as his “Anti-corruption Champion”.
1 September 2015
Anti-Money Laundering: under review
The Government’s latest step in its Cutting Red Tape review programme focuses on the regime to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Louise Hodges looks at the review and how preparations for the Fourth Money Laundering Directive are to be set in train.
10 August 2015
FCA flexes competition muscles
As the Financial Conduct Authority’s newest board member, Christopher Woolard, Director of Strategy and Competition, announces forthcoming anti-trust action - Eve Giles looks at what this might mean for companies under the spotlight.
4 August 2015
FCA reviews management of financial benchmarks
Following the revelations of widespread and historic misconduct in the management of financial benchmarks, the FCA has conducted a sector-wide review to understand what lessons have been learnt. The review, published on 29 July, concluded that although there have been some positive changes; significant further work is needed to ensure that all risks are managed appropriately.