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ARTICLE · 06 AUGUST 2019

SMCR Optimisation And Final Rules

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The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which was introduced in 2016 to increase the accountability of individuals working in the banking sector

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The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which was introduced in 2016 to increase the accountability of individuals working in the banking sector, will be extended to the wider financial services industry on 9 December 2019. In preparation for this wider remit, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation on its proposed changes to "optimise" the regime. Its final policy statement was published on 26 July 2019.

The FCA received only 29 responses to its consultation, with most supporting the proposals. Therefore, in general, the proposals have been implemented in the form in which they were consulted on. The key points confirmed in the policy statement include:

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