Non-Financial Misconduct: Ongoing Risk & Governance Scrutiny
In this episode of DC Talks, Employment Partner Emma O'Connor and Regulatory Partner Benedicte Perowne explore the FCA's renewed focus on non-financial misconduct (NFM) and what it means for regulated firms.
The discussion examines the FCA's new rules, effective from 1 September 2026, which reinforce the regulator's view that behaviours such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct and intimidation can be relevant when assessing an individual's integrity, fitness and propriety. Crucially, the FCA sees workplace culture as closely linked to regulatory outcomes, making NFM a…
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