CII R01 Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) 3

Question 1

What is a 'prescribed responsibility' under SM&CR for Enhanced firms?

Accepted Answer

A specific accountability that must be allocated to a named Senior Manager within Enhanced firms

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A general compliance obligation that applies to all regulated firms equally

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A customer-facing duty required of all financial advisers regardless of firm size

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A regulatory reporting obligation that must be submitted annually to the FCA

Question 2

When was SM&CR extended to cover all FCA solo-regulated firms, completing its sector-wide rollout?

Accepted Answer

December 2019

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January 2018

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March 2018

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March 2020

Question 3

What is the purpose of the FCA's Financial Services Register in the context of SM&CR?

Accepted Answer

Publicly listing approved Senior Managers and their designated functions at regulated firms

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Recording all customer complaints lodged against regulated firms

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Tracking all regulatory fines and enforcement actions issued by the FCA

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Storing firms' mandatory annual financial reports and accounts

Question 4

Under SM&CR, what does the 'Overall Responsibility' requirement oblige Enhanced firms to do?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all activities, business areas, and management functions are allocated to a named Senior Manager with no gaps

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Require the CEO to personally oversee all compliance activities

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Appoint a designated Chief Risk Officer responsible for all firm risks

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Require all customer communications to be personally approved by a Senior Manager

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes a 'fit and proper' assessment under SM&CR?

Accepted Answer

An evaluation of an individual's honesty, integrity, reputation, competence, capability, and financial soundness

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An assessment of a firm's overall financial soundness and capital adequacy

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A technical written examination in financial regulation that must be passed annually

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An annual review of customer satisfaction scores attributed to a Senior Manager

Question 6

What is the Management Responsibilities Map required of Enhanced firms under SM&CR?

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A document setting out the firm's governance structure, how responsibilities are allocated, and Senior Manager reporting lines

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A physical map showing the office locations of all Senior Managers across the firm

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A chart showing all customer relationship managers and their client portfolios

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A record of all complaints escalated to senior management during the year

Question 7

Individual Conduct Rule 4 under SM&CR requires individuals to be open and cooperative with the FCA. What does this primarily mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Individuals must proactively disclose relevant information to the FCA and must not mislead or obstruct regulators

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Individuals must attend all FCA-organised training events and seminars

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Individuals must submit monthly activity reports directly to the FCA

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Individuals must publicly disclose all personal financial transactions above a set threshold