Financial regulatory services webinar

Keep up-to-date with key UK regulatory developments through our latest on-demand financial regulatory services webinar, led by legal director Gemma Murphy-Punzo.

This practical session offers a clear, forward-looking overview of the changes shaping the financial services world and what they mean for boards and regulated firms.

What we cover

Directors’ duties and accountability

A practical overview of directors’ statutory obligations under the Companies Act 2006 and Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, including:

• acting within powers and promoting company success
• exercising care, skill and diligence
• managing conflicts of interest and disclosure requirements
• the growing importance of personal accountability under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

We also explore recent case law confirming that directors must actively monitor financial health and respond to warning signs.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) reform

With market growth has come increased regulatory focus. This session covers:

• expansion of the regulatory perimeter
• FCA authorisation requirements
• affordability checks and consumer disclosures
• the impact on lenders, retailers and credit brokers.

FCA regulatory horizon 2026-2027

Understand the key themes shaping the FCA’s agenda, including:

• consumer duty enforcement
• culture and governance expectations
• operational resilience requirements.

We also spotlight emerging areas of concern such as financial crime, non-financial misconduct and the increasing role of technology and AI.