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Which principle is most important in an insurance contract?

Utmost good faith is the most critical, requiring both parties to disclose all material facts. Without it, contracts risk being invalidated under UK insurance law.

What is proximate cause in insurance?

It is the dominant, effective cause of loss, not merely the last or nearest event. Courts use proximate cause to determine whether a peril covered by the policy actually triggered the claim.

How does the principle of indemnity work in real-life claims?

The principle of indemnity ensures you’re restored to your pre-loss financial state, not profiting from claims. For example, if your insured car repair costs £9,000, the insurer pays that amount, not the full policy limit.

What types of firms are regulated under CONC?

Under the Consumer Credit sourcebook (CONC), firms engaged in consumer credit activities, including lenders, credit brokers, debt management firms, and credit information services, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This encompasses a broad spectrum of consumer finance services, such as personal loans, hire purchase agreements, and credit broking.

How often should firms review their CONC compliance policies?

Firms are required to review their CONC compliance policies regularly to ensure they remain effective and up to date. While the FCA does not prescribe a specific review frequency, it is generally expected that firms assess their compliance arrangements periodically, taking into account changes in business operations, regulatory updates, and market conditions. 

What triggers an FCA investigation into CONC breaches?

The FCA may initiate an investigation into potential breaches of CONC if there is evidence of widespread or repeated failures that could harm consumers. Triggers include patterns of non-compliance, consumer complaints, or findings from supervisory activities that suggest systemic issues.

What kind of staff training is required to meet CONC standards?

To meet CONC standards, firms must ensure that their staff receive appropriate training and supervision. This includes providing relevant training before employees work with reduced supervision and ensuring supervisors have the necessary technical knowledge and coaching skills.

How does insider trading affect businesses and investors?

Insider trading damages market fairness, giving some investors an unfair advantage and undermining trust. For businesses, it risks reputational harm and FCA penalties, even without personal gain. Investors face distorted prices and reduced confidence, with the FCA finding signs of insider dealing in nearly a third of UK takeovers.

What tools are used to detect insider trading?

The FCA relies on surveillance systems, transaction data, and Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STORs). Firms must keep insider lists and use internal trade monitoring, pre-clearance systems, and staff training.

How does the FCA regulate insider trading?

The FCA regulates insider trading under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Criminal Justice Act 1993, and UK MAR, reinforced by the Financial Services Act 2021. Sanctions include unlimited fines, injunctions, public censures, and up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

What is a Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE) and how is it regulated?

A Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE) is a UK exchange authorised by the FCA to trade securities or derivatives. RIEs must maintain orderly markets, monitor for abuse, and ensure member compliance, with the FCA supervising their operations and enforcing rules as needed.

What steps can firms take to avoid FCA penalties?

Firms can mitigate the risk of FCA penalties by establishing comprehensive compliance frameworks. This includes implementing clear policies on market abuse, conducting regular staff training, maintaining accurate insider lists, and ensuring timely submission of Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STORs). Additionally, firms should regularly audit their surveillance systems to detect and address any potential issues promptly.

How does the FCA monitor and detect market abuse?

The FCA employs advanced surveillance tools to monitor trading activities, including the analysis of transaction reports and order books. Firms are required to submit STORs when they suspect market abuse, and issuers must maintain insider lists. The FCA also collaborates with other regulators and uses data analytics to identify and investigate potential instances of market abuse, ensuring the integrity of UK financial markets.

What does FCA COBS stand for?

FCA COBS stands for the Financial Conduct Authority’s Conduct of Business Sourcebook, which sets out rules and guidance for how regulated firms must interact with clients, market products, and provide advice.

What is the main purpose of COBS?

Its goal is to ensure firms act honestly, fairly, and professionally in the best interests of clients, with clear, fair, and not misleading communications.

Where can I find the full COBS rules?

The complete COBS section is available in the FCA Handbook, which is updated frequently.

Who needs to comply with COBS rules?

Any FCA‑regulated firm carrying out designated investment business, ancillary services, or insurance‑related activities in the UK, including advisers, brokers, wealth managers, and investment platforms must comply.

Who do the FCA Principles apply to?

They apply to all FCA‑regulated firms and individuals performing controlled functions, regardless of size or sector.

How are the FCA Principles enforced?

The FCA enforces the Principles through regulatory, civil, and criminal powers, including fines, public censures, and prohibitions. Their approach is detailed in the FCA Enforcement Guide.

What happens if a firm fails to notify the FCA of an issue?

Firms are required to notify the FCA promptly of any matters that could have a significant adverse impact on their ability to meet regulatory requirements. Failure to do so can result in enforcement action, including fines or other sanctions.

How can firms ensure compliance with the FCA Principles?

Firms can ensure compliance with the FCA Principles by implementing robust governance frameworks, conducting regular risk assessments, and maintaining effective internal controls. This includes establishing clear policies and procedures, providing ongoing staff training, and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organisation.

How often should FCA Code of Conduct training be refreshed to remain effective?

Firms should refresh Code of Conduct training at least annually, or more frequently if there are significant regulatory updates, changes in business processes, or lessons learned from compliance breaches. Regular refreshers help maintain awareness and reinforce the expected behaviours across the organisation.

How can firms tailor Code of Conduct training for high‑risk business areas?

Training should be customised to reflect the specific risks and responsibilities of high-risk areas, such as trading desks or advisory teams. This can include scenario-based exercises, role-specific guidance, and practical examples relevant to the department’s day-to-day activities, ensuring staff understand the real-world implications of the Conduct Rules.

What tools or technology can support ongoing compliance monitoring?

Firms can leverage compliance monitoring software to track employee behaviour, trade activity, and adherence to policies. This includes workflow tracking, automated alerts, data analytics, and communication surveillance systems to identify potential breaches quickly and efficiently.

What steps can be taken to rebuild trust after a breach of the Conduct Rules?

Rebuilding trust requires transparency, accountability, and proactive remediation. Firms should promptly investigate the breach, implement corrective measures, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and enhance training and oversight to prevent recurrence. Demonstrating a strong culture of compliance and ethical behaviour is key to restoring confidence among clients, staff, and regulators.

Who needs to comply with CASS rules?

Any firm regulated by the FCA that holds or controls client money or assets must comply with CASS rules. This includes investment firms, asset managers, and certain insurance intermediaries.

How often should firms review their CASS compliance procedures?

Firms should review their procedures at least annually, or whenever there are changes in regulation, business structure, or risk exposure. Regular internal audits and gap analyses are recommended.

What role does staff training play in CASS compliance?

Training is critical. Staff must understand their responsibilities under CASS, know how to handle client money and assets correctly, and be able to identify and escalate potential breaches.

How can I log and track incidents of financial crime in my organisation?

Our Compliance Breach Register allows you to securely log and monitor incidents of financial crime, such as bribery or money laundering. The tool enables you to track resolution progress and maintain a clear audit trail, ensuring accountability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

How can I ensure my employees understand and comply with our internal policies in relation to financial crime?

Our Policy Hub enables you to distribute policies such as your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy to employees, track acknowledgements, and send automated reminders. This ensures everyone understands their obligations and helps you maintain compliance with financial crime regulations.
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Can small businesses be held accountable under competition law?

Yes. Competition law applies to businesses of all sizes. Even small companies can face investigations and serious penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct.

Are informal conversations with competitors risky?

Absolutely. Informal chats, especially those involving prices, market plans, or customers, can constitute unlawful agreements and should be avoided.

What are the consequences of breaking competition law?

Violations can lead to heavy fines for companies, director disqualification, criminal prosecution, and reputational damage.

How can companies prevent anti-competitive behaviour?

By implementing regular compliance training, setting clear internal policies, encouraging reporting of concerns, and ensuring employees understand the legal risks.

Does the Criminal Finances Act 2017 apply to non-UK companies?

Yes. The Act can apply to overseas entities if any part of the tax evasion facilitation occurs within the UK or involves UK tax liabilities. Multinational firms with UK operations should take note.

What industries are most at risk under the Criminal Finances Act?

Industries with complex financial transactions, high-value assets, or extensive third-party relationships such as banking, legal services, real estate, and professional consulting are particularly exposed to conduct and facilitation risks.

How often should businesses review their tax evasion prevention procedures?

Best practice is to conduct reviews annually or whenever there are significant changes in business operations, regulatory guidance, or risk exposure. Regular audits help ensure ongoing compliance.

Can small businesses be prosecuted under the Criminal Finances Act 2017?

Yes. The Act applies to all organisations, regardless of size. However, the HMRC’s guiding principles allow for proportionality, meaning smaller firms are expected to implement controls that match their risk level and operational complexity.

What industries are most vulnerable to proliferation financing risks?

Industries dealing with dual-use goods, advanced technologies, chemicals, and logistics are particularly exposed. Financial institutions supporting international trade also face elevated risks.

How can small businesses ensure compliance with proliferation financing regulations?

Even SMEs should implement basic risk assessments, maintain up-to-date sanctions screening tools, and train staff on red flags related to trade-based money laundering and dual-use items.

Are there international standards for combating proliferation financing?

Yes. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) provides global guidelines, including Recommendation 7, which focuses on targeted financial sanctions related to proliferation.

What are “dual-use goods” and why are they significant?

Dual-use goods are items that can serve both civilian and military purposes. Their trade is tightly regulated due to the potential for misuse in weapons development.

How often should proliferation financing risk assessments be updated?

Best practice suggests reviewing risk assessments annually or whenever there are significant changes in business operations, customer profiles, or geopolitical developments.

How can I ensure employees are aware of our Fraud Prevention policies and procedures? 

Our Policy Hub makes it easy to distribute your Fraud Prevention policies to all employees and track their acknowledgement. You can set up automated reminders to ensure that employees review and agree to comply with these policies, providing a clear record of engagement to support compliance.

How can employees report suspicions of fraud anonymously?

Our Whistleblowing Register provides a secure and anonymous platform for employees to report any suspicions of fraud. This tool ensures that employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation, allowing your organisation to address potential issues promptly and transparently.

How can I make sure every employee has read and agreed to our anti-fraud and conduct policies?

Our Policy management ensures employees review and acknowledge key anti-fraud and conduct policies, creating a clear audit trail for regulators. You can manage policy updates, track completions, and demonstrate compliance—all from one place.

How can I measure my employees’ awareness of fraud risks and identify gaps in understanding?

Our Fraud Prevention Staff Survey helps you gauge staff awareness of fraud risks and pinpoint areas that need attention before issues arise. You can run periodic surveys to monitor culture, track improvements over time, and target further training.

How can I provide employees with a safe and anonymous way to report suspected fraud?

Our Whistleblowing Register gives employees a confidential channel to report potential fraud without fear of retaliation. This demonstrates to regulators that you take whistleblower protections seriously and encourages a culture of transparency.

Which principle is most important in an insurance contract?

Utmost good faith is the most critical, requiring both parties to disclose all material facts. Without it, contracts risk being invalidated under UK insurance law.

What is proximate cause in insurance?

It is the dominant, effective cause of loss, not merely the last or nearest event. Courts use proximate cause to determine whether a peril covered by the policy actually triggered the claim.

How does the principle of indemnity work in real-life claims?

The principle of indemnity ensures you’re restored to your pre-loss financial state, not profiting from claims. For example, if your insured car repair costs £9,000, the insurer pays that amount, not the full policy limit.

What is SMCR?

There are three key parts to the SMCR: Senior Managers Regime, Certified Persons Regime and Conduct Rules.

Senior Managers Regime
This enforces a detailed and clear allocation of responsibilities between senior managers at each firm, with particular emphasis placed on key documents - 'Statements of Responsibilities' and 'Responsibilities Maps'. These help to record the distribution of responsibility to individual Senior Managers and to demonstrate to the regulators that there are no gaps or excessive overlaps.

Always bear in mind that Senior Managers have a statutory duty of responsibility "to take reasonable steps to prevent regulatory breaches in the areas of the firm for which they are responsible".
Certification Regime
This requires firms to check and confirm that employees performing roles relating to the firm's regulated activities are fit and proper, based on their qualifications, competence and personal characteristics.

Once this has been confirmed, the firm needs to issue them with a certificate that must be renewed every year.
Conduct Rules
This consists of a set of rules provided in the FCA's Code of Conduct Handbook (COCON) that covers all individuals: Senior Managers, Certified Persons and other employees.

What is the scope of the SMCR?

SMCR rollout waves
The SMCR has been rolled out in three waves:

Wave 1: Banks, building societies, credit unions and large investment firms in March 2016 (updated July 2018)
Wave 2: Extended to insurance firms (those regulated by the FCA and PRA) in December 2018
Wave 3: The remaining financial services firms (otherwise known as 'solo-regulated firms' since they are regulated only by the FCA, not the FCA and PRA) came under the scope of this regime in December 2019.

SMCR categories
The range of firms in the third wave is very diverse. Consequently, the FCA has grouped them into three categories to ensure that the regulation is proportionate to their sizes and activities:

Core: Firms that have to comply with the baseline requirements for solo-regulated firms
Limited scope: Firms that already had exemptions under the Approved Persons Regime, and are exempt from some requirements and require fewer senior management functions
Enhanced: Firms that have extra requirements - these are large, complex firms with potential impact on consumers or markets which warrant more attention from the FCA

What's needed to comply with SMCR?

1. Statement of Responsibilities - Set out the areas for which each Senior Manager is personally accountable
2. Responsibilities Map - This knits together the Statement of Responsibilities
3. Pre-approval for all Senior Managers - obtain this from the regulators before they carry out their roles
4. Duty of Responsibility - Ensure that Senior Managers understand their responsibilities and take reasonable steps to prevent regulatory breaches in their areas of responsibility
5. Identify all Certified Persons - These are all material risk takers
6. Fit and Proper Assessment - Of all Certified Persons, then re-assess on an annual basis
7. Training - Of all those who are subject to the Conduct Rules

SMCR Training

To stay on the right side of the FCA's guidance, all firms must ensure that all employees subject to the conduct rules are notified and provided with 'suitable' training.

Such training must result in employees gaining awareness and a broad understanding of all of the conduct rules, as well as a deeper understanding of the practical application of the specific rules which are relevant to their work.

To help with SMCR implementation, we have created a 3-step training model.

We provide a comprehensive set of SMCR training courses for all financial firms, including banking, insurance and solo-regulated firms.

Duty of Responsibility

Senior Managers have a statutory duty of responsibility "to take reasonable steps to prevent regulatory breaches in the areas of the firm for which they are responsible".

The FCA can take action against a Senior Manager (SM) where it can show that:
There was misconduct by the SM's firm,
At the time of the misconduct or during any part of it, the SM was responsible for the management of any of the firm's activities in relation to which the misconduct occurred, and the SM did not take such steps as a person in their position could reasonably have been expected to take to avoid the misconduct occurring or continuing.

The burden of proof for all these elements lies on the FCA. The SM does not need to show that they took reasonable steps - rather, it is for the FCA to prove that they did not. The defence against such action is if the senior manager can show that they took "the steps that are reasonable for a person in that position to take to prevent a regulatory breach from occurring".

Fitness and Propriety

The FCA must approve all senior managers, which assess whether they are fit and proper to perform the given function or responsibility.

Three key factors determine whether you are Fit and Proper:
Honesty, integrity and reputation
Competence and capability
Financial soundness

When determining a person's financial soundness, the FCA will not normally require a statement of assets or liabilities of the person. Limited financial means does not in itself affect the suitability of a person to perform an SMF.

When appointing a Senior Manager or Certified Person, firms must obtain a regulatory reference from all their past employers going back six years. This requirement also applies when appointing NEDs who are not Senior Managers.

For this purpose, firms need to retain records of disciplinary and fit and proper findings going back six years and not enter into arrangements that conflict with their disclosure obligations.

What are the SMCR Conduct Rules?

SMCR incorporates new high-level standards of behaviour that apply to almost all employees who carry out financial services activities in a firm. Some Conduct Rules apply to all employees, while others apply only to Senior Managers.

The Conduct Rules are intended to drive up standards of individual behaviour in financial services. By applying them to a broad range of staff, the FCA aims to improve individual accountability and awareness of conduct issues across firms.

Individual Conduct Rules (ICRs)
These apply to all employees, with the exception of ancillary staff, such as facility managers, personal assistants, receptionists, medical staff, IT and HR, who perform a purely non-financial service's role. These ICRs also apply to Non-Executive Directors.
ICR 1: You must act with integrity
ICR 2: You must act with due skill, care and diligence
ICR 3: You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
ICR 4: You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
ICR 5: You must observe proper standards of market conduct

Senior Manager Conduct Rules (SMCRs)
These apply only to Senior Managers, including NEDs (SC 4 even applies to out of scope NEDs)
SC 1: You must take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the firm for which you are responsible is controlled effectively
SC 2: You must take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the firm for which you are responsible complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system
SC 3: You must take reasonable steps to ensure that any delegation of your responsibilities is to an appropriate person and that you oversee the discharge of the delegated responsibility effectively
SC 4: You must disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA or PRA would reasonably expect notice

What does SMCR Best Practice look like?

Stay up to date with SMCR best practices, industry insights and key trends across regulatory compliance, digital learning, EdTech and RegTech by subscribing to the Skillcast Compliance Bulletin.

3-Step SMCR Training Model
Whether you're new to the SMCR or benchmarking existing processes, our training model will help get your compliance training on track.

FCA Conduct Rules Training Aid
Our desk aid has ten tips on how to ensure your staff fully understand and adhere to conduct rules.

FCA COCON Breaches Desk Aid
Our desk aid reminds all of your staff fully of the ten easiest ways to breach the FCA Code of Conduct.

Operational Resilience Implementation Checklist
Ensure your firm follows the FCA guidelines for a compliant operational resilience programme.

Fit and Proper Training Presentation
Firms need to assess the Fitness and Propriety (F&P) of Senior Managers and Certified Persons when they are appointed and on an ongoing basis. Our F&P training presentation uses scenarios to help explain this further.

SMCR & Non-financial Misconduct
A lack of public confidence and some damaging press stories have renewed the FCA's focus on conduct, including non-financial misconduct. Find out more, including a free training module and a desk aid.

SMCR Solo-Regulated Firms Key Questions Answered
We answer the questions every solo-regulated firm has been asking.

SMCR Insurance Firms Key Questions Answered
We also answer the questions every insurance firm has been asking.

How to Evidence your SMCR Competence
If you cannot articulate what is adequate and competent within your firm, you simply won't be able to evidence SMCR compliance when the FCA comes knocking!

How to Prevent SMCR Training Damaging Staff Motivation
SMCR created a step-change in personal accountability, causing a headache, especially when dealing with those who've never been accountable before. That's why it's important to take steps to address any issues before they spiral out of control.

 

 

What are the SMCR Functions?

The Senior Managers Regime (SMR) applies to those who perform a Senior Management Function (SMF). The FCA has classified specific functions as SMFs, so that it knows who a firm's senior decision-makers are, and to make sure that firms clearly allocate specific responsibilities to those key individuals.

In certain circumstances, firms can have more than one individual performing a single SMF. However, the FCA expects that SMFs are only shared where it is justified and appropriate.

 

The list of SMFs that apply depends on the type of firm.

5.1 Governing Function SMFs

SMF1	Chief Executive	Core and Enhanced firms
SMF3	Executive	Core and Enhanced firms
SMF7	Group Entity Senior Manager	Enhanced firms only
SMF 9	Chair (non-executive)	Core and Enhanced firms
SMF10	Chair of the Risk Committee	Enhanced firms only
SMF11	Chair of the Audit Committee	Enhanced firms only
SMF12	Chair of the Remuneration Committee	Enhanced firms only
SMF13	Chair of the Nominations Committee	Enhanced firms only
SMF14	Senior Independent Director	Enhanced firms only
SMF27	Partner	Core and Enhanced firms

5.2 Required Function SMFs

SMF16	Compliance oversight	Core and Enhanced firms (and sole traders, authorised professional firms and oil market participants)
SMF17	Money Laundering Reporting officer	Core and Enhanced firms and (and sole traders and oil market participants)
SMF18	Other Overall Responsibility	Enhanced firms only
SMF29	Limited Scope Function	Limited Scope firms (e.g. limited permission consumer credit firms, authorised professional firms, firms that intermediate insurance without this being principal business)

 

The Overall Responsibility requirement means that an Enhanced firm will need to make sure that every activity, business area and management function has a Senior Manager with overall responsibility for it. This is to prevent an unclear allocation of responsibilities.

Overall Responsibility means that a Senior Manager:

• Has ultimate responsibility for managing or supervising a function
• Briefs and reports to the governing body about their area of responsibility
• Puts matters requiring decisions about their area of responsibility to the governing body

5.3 Systems and Control SMFs

SMF2	Chief Finance Function	Enhanced firms only
SMF4	Chief Risk Function	Enhanced firms only
SMF5	Head of Internal Audit	Enhanced firms only
SMF24	Chief Operations Function	Enhanced firms only

What are the required responsibilities under the SMCR Responsibilities

You need to be aware that there are more responsibilities for Senior Managers than just the ones found within each SMF's definition. The regulators have listed certain 'Prescribed Responsibilities' (PRs) that each firm is required to allocate between Senior Managers.

Each PR would generally be allocated to the Senior Manager who performs the SMF most closely linked to the given responsibility. PRs can be shared but not split between Senior Managers. Where responsibility is shared, it is recorded identically in each of the Senior Manager's Statements of Responsibilities.

If there is a breach, all Senior Managers sharing that responsibility may be required to demonstrate that they took reasonable steps to prevent or stop the breach.

The list of PRs that applies depends on the type of firm. Responsibilities (a), (b), (b-1), (d) below cannot be allocated to SMF 18 (Other Overall Responsibility) and responsibilities (j), (k), (l) below should be performed by a non-executive director if possible.

(a)	Performance by the firm of its obligations under the SMR, including implementation and oversight	All firms
(b)	Performance by the firm of its obligations under the Certification Regime	All firms
(b-1)	Performance by the firm of its obligations in respect of notifications and training of the Conduct Rules	All firms
(d)	Responsibility for the firm's policies and procedures for countering the risk that the firm might be used to further financial crime	All firms
(z)	Responsibility for the firm's compliance with CASS (if applicable)	All firms
(c)	Compliance with the rules relating to the firm's Responsibilities Map	Enhanced firms only
(j)	Safeguarding and overseeing the independence and performance of the internal audit function (in accordance with SYSC 6.2)	Enhanced firms only
(k)	Safeguarding and overseeing the independence and performance of the compliance function (in accordance with SYSC 6.1)	Enhanced firms only
(l)	Safeguarding and overseeing the independence and performance of the risk function (in accordance with SYSC 7.1.21R and SYSC 7.1.22R)	Enhanced firms only
(j -3)	If the firm outsources its internal audit function, taking reasonable steps to ensure that every person involved in the performance of the service is independent from the persons who perform external audit, including supervision and management of the work of outsourced internal auditors, and management of potential conflicts of interest between the provision of external audit and internal audit services	Enhanced firms only
(t)	Developing and maintaining the firm's business model	Enhanced firms only
(s)	Managing the firm's internal stress tests and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of information provided to the FCA for the purposes of stress-testing	Enhanced firms only
(za)	Responsibility for an AFM's assessments of value, independent director representation and acting in investors' best interests	Authorised Fund Managers

Who is responsible for assessing competence?

First‑line managers should take ownership of defining and assessing competence for their teams. HR and Compliance act as second‑line functions, providing oversight and challenge rather than controlling the process.

What types of evidence can demonstrate competence?

Effective evidence includes a mix of qualifications, ongoing assessments, case‑based testing, observation of performance, and documented examples of sound decision‑making in practice.

How often should competence be reviewed?

Competence should be assessed at least annually as part of the certification process, and more frequently if there are changes in role, regulation, or performance concerns.

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A comprehensive compliance solution often needs more than just training. Alongside e-learning, tools like declarations, surveys, and registers that track compliance tasks are usually essential. Skillcast provides full support to help you set up these additional tools.

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CPD evidence	File types: Word, PDF, Excel and CSV. File size: the limit should be whatever the portal config option is set to. Servers are set to max 2GB
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