Since September 1, 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) expanded non-financial misconduct rules have applied to approximately 37,000 non-bank firms subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). Serious bullying, harassment, violence, and other forms of misconduct can now breach the FCA’s Conduct Rules (COCON), where there is a sufficient connection to work. This… Continue reading How to meet expanded non-financial misconduct rules: A practical guide