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The FCA’s new rules and guidance on non-financial misconduct (NFM) come into force on 1st September and most firms will be well-advanced in planning for their implementation. This will typically have included a review of internal policies and procedures, particularly...

Following our interactions with a wide range of regulated firms, it’s clear that many still have questions regarding the impact of the FCA's new non-financial misconduct rules. In this article, Nigel Sydenham, Director of Compliance Training, identifies some of the...

2026 brings important changes to UK law and regulation on non-financial misconduct (NFM) and diversity & inclusion (D&I). Updated FCA rules clarify the regulator's expectations around NFM, both in the workplace and beyond, while changes to the Equality Act strengthen...

The FCA’s new rule and guidance on non-financial misconduct (NFM) take effect on 1st September. With the implementation date fast approaching, firms need to ensure that they are on track to meet the FCA’s expectations and have made the necessary...

Since the FCA confirmed its final rules and guidance on non-financial misconduct (NFM) in December 2025, firms have been working to update their policies, internal processes and training to align with the regulator’s expectations ahead of the 1 September implementation...

The FCA’s long-awaited rule and guidance will take effect from 1 September 2026. Following a lengthy development period, from September 2023 to December 2025, firms now have limited time to implement the required changes. In this article, Peter Haines, Director...

During our training sessions and recent webinars, we received recurring questions from compliance leaders and practitioners seeking clarity on the topic. To support that need, Peter Haines, Director of GRC Training, has compiled this FAQ, bringing together the most common...

After much deliberation, the FCA published its latest thinking on Non-Financial Misconduct (NFM) in July 2025. It involves a further consultation (open until 10th September) with a suggestion that the results will be published before the end of this year...

When released, the FCA’s Policy Statement on Non-Financial Misconduct (NFM) will be a significant regulatory initiative. In anticipation of the Policy Statement, Peter Haines, Director of GRC Training, recommends that firms do the following to ensure they are prepared: