SMCR sparks just one enforcement action in nearly five years

FOI reveals

Mike Sheen
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The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) has led to 34 investigations by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and just one successful enforcement action since it came into force in 2016, suggesting the landmark regulation “might not have the right tools for the job”, new research suggests.

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