Accountability standards questions remain as SMCR comes into force

New guidelines introduced at the start of December

Mike Sheen
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There are still questions over how the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will regulate key aspects of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR), such as senior management "accountability", as the requirements come into force for all asset and wealth managers, according to legal experts.

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