Professional Training

Evidencing ‘Reasonable Steps’ - What Do the FCA Expect?

Length
6 hours
Next course start
5 March, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Classroom
Length
6 hours
Next course start
5 March, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Classroom

Course description

Deciphering what exactly can be defined as ‘reasonable steps’, as set out by FCA regulations, can prove to be difficult. However, it is vital that senior managers have clarity on this term and how they should evidence that the appropriate reasonable steps have been taken to remain compliant.


Robert Bell presents this comprehensive and informative full day course which will provide practical guidance on the behaviours expected in regard to reasonable steps so that senior managers are comfortable and confident in their responsibilities. It will include an introduction to reasonable steps, what the FCA tells us, the SMF duty of responsibility, a framework example and more.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

5 March, 2025

  • Classroom
  • London
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

For senior managers, clarity on what constitutes ‘reasonable steps’ and how to evidence that the appropriate reasonable steps have been taken is proving to be a challenge for many firms.

This new full day course will provide practical guidance on the behaviours expected in respect of evidencing reasonable steps so that senior managers are comfortable and confident in managing their responsibilities.

The course is geared towards Senior Managers (SMFs) of FCA authorised and regulated firms, as well as Certified Compliance Functions, Heads of Compliance and Compliance Managers.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

  • Introduction to reasonable steps
  • What the FCA tells us
  • Telling your story
  • Breaking it down
  • SMF duty of responsibility
  • Framework example for a senior manager
  • What does the evidence look like?
  • Summary

Expenses

From £486
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

MBL Seminars Limited

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