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Changes to the ICAS Code of Ethics – what do the changes mean for ICAS firms?
Zoe Beels
2 July 2026
Changes to the ICAS Code of Ethics – what do the changes mean for ICAS firms?
In our first blog, we discussed the changes made to the ICAS Code of Ethics and what those changes mean for members.
The 2026 updates to the ICAS Code of Ethics have significant implications that extend well beyond individual members. For firms, the strengthened framework around professional behaviour raises important questions about how they respond when a member employed by or practising within the firm may have fallen short of the expected standard. Those questions touch on reporting obligations, internal investigations, and the practical steps firms need to take to ensure they are meeting their own regulatory duties.
26 June 2026
Sanctions regimes: what law firms need to know
During this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW), we explored how sanctions regimes are affecting the UK and offshore landscape.
26 June 2026
The "Inequality of Arms" Problem: AI-Assisted Complaints and Representations
One of the more immediate challenges facing regulators is not the use of AI by regulated professionals, but the increasing use of AI-generated advocacy by all participants in the regulatory process.
18 June 2026
Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – May 2026
Here is the Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – May 2026
17 June 2026
The FRC's revised Audit Enforcement Procedure: what the reforms mean for auditors and firms
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has now published its final reforms to the Audit Enforcement Procedure (AEP) following its consultation launched last year. With the revised AEP coming into force on 1 July 2026, we look at the new routes to resolution being introduced, how they differ from the FRC’s initial proposals and what this means for auditors and audit firms.
