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FCA application fees restructuring: Update?
On the 24th of January 2022, new fees for authorization applications came into force. On the 27th May 2022, the FCA published an update regarding the restructuring of the application fees introducing a Category 1 fee for standalone Form A. Click HERE. The revalorisation of fees on an annual basis by the FCA will be…
Read More10 Ways to Reduce Bribery & Corruption Risks
Corruption affects all countries, causing instability, inequality, and poverty, eroding national wealth. But there are ways to reduce the risk for your company. Despite tough anti-bribery laws, corruption remains a significant risk. Almost a half of businesses worldwide experienced fraud, including bribery and corruption, in the two years to 2020, according to PwC’s Global Economic Crime…
Read MoreTop 10 Compliance Challenges in 2022
Over the last two years, the pandemic has taken over our personal lives, workplaces and compliance priorities. In 2022 things are starting to change. As COVID-19 variants emerged, much of the last two years has been occupied with coping with the effects of the pandemic. But now, the success of the vaccination rollout may offer…
Read MoreHow to Reduce Unconscious Bias at Work
Unconscious bias may lead to certain groups being treated less favourably or discriminated against. To help, we have 10 tips on how to reduce bias in the workplace. When we meet people, we often judge them based on what we see, like their age, weight and attractiveness. But we may also judge them on their…
Read More7 Things to Consider Before You Blow the Whistle
Whistleblowing helps raise the alarm on law-breaking, corporate negligence, malpractice, crime and safety issues. There are laws in place to protect us if we blow the whistle. After all, 42% of corporate fraud is uncovered by whistleblowing. So why then are people so reluctant to speak out when they witness wrongdoing at work? Is it just because no…
Read MoreCreating a Code of Conduct Culture
A Code of Conduct is an essential part of compliance best practice. Most companies have one. What exactly does it entail, and are you obliged to read and sign it? Various organisations use a Code of Conduct – regulators, the civil service, industry bodies, individual companies and other organisations, and even schools. If you’ve been…
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