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UK Regulatory & Legislative Change 2026 - May Seminar

Managing Operational, Personal and Regulatory Risk

12:30pm - 5pm | 13th May 2026 | Chartered Accountants Hall, London 

Guidance and commentary from industry practitioners on handling ERA reform, cybersecurity threats and regulatory scrutiny in 2026

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About the seminar

Timings for the day

  •  12.30-1.15pm: Networking Lunch
  • 1.15-1.30pm: Welcome
  • 1.30-1.55pm: Session 1
    Training is Cheaper than Fines: Making the Business Case for Training
  • 1.55-2.20pm: Session 2
    FCA Business Plan and Regulatory Grid
  • 2.20-2.45pm: Session 3
    Creating Compliance Leadership in Smaller Businesses
  • 2.45-3:10pm: Session 4
    Non‑Financial Misconduct: Culture, Conduct and Personal Liability
  • 3.10-3.30pm: Networking break
  • 3.30-3.55pm: Session 5 
    Cybersecurity and Cyber Attacks: From IT Issue to Board‑Level Crisis
  • 3.55-4.15pm: Session 6
    The Employment Rights Act for Managers: How it Impacts all Employers
  • 4.15-5pm: Drinks Reception
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What expect from each session

Session 1: Training is Cheaper than Fines: Making the Business Case for Training

What the CFO looks for in a business case to invest in compliance training in the face of regulatory and legislative change.

Key takeaways:

  • Be able to clearly articulate the financial justification for investing in compliance training, reflecting CFO priorities
  • Learn how to develop a persuasive case for investment
  • Understand how to present compliance training proposals that meet scrutiny from financial and regulatory perspectives alike

Session 2: FCA Business Plan and Regulatory Grid

Consumer Duty After Go‑Live: Evidencing Fair Value and Good Outcomes Under 2026 FCA Scrutiny

Key takeaways:

  • A practical understanding of what FCA supervisors will look for in 2026 Duty reviews
  • Templates and approaches for effective outcomes monitoring and MI
  • Confidence in articulating Duty compliance to boards, auditors and regulators

Session 3: Creating Compliance Leadership in Smaller Businesses

The role of the compliance manager leading a team of one in a small organisation

Key takeaways:

  • Defining the role of the compliance manager in a smaller organisation
  • Balancing training, reporting, questions, and the C Suite
  • Overcoming challenges of delivering compliance with limited resources

Session 4: Non‑Financial Misconduct – Culture, Conduct and Personal Liability

The impact of non‑financial misconduct on culture, risk management, and employee behaviour

Key takeaways:

  • A clear framework for identifying, investigating and remediating non‑financial misconduct
  • An understanding of personal liability for senior managers and partners
  • Practical approaches to evidencing culture change and speak‑up effectiveness to regulators and stakeholders

Session 5: Cybersecurity and Cyber Attacks: From IT Issue to Board-Level Crisis

When (not If) a cyber attack hits and the operational, legal and regulatory fallout for UK businesses

Key takeaways:

  • Understanding of realistic cyber threat scenarios and their business consequences
  • Clear regulatory and legal obligations triggered by cyber incidents
  • Practical incident response framework and preparedness checklist
  • Board‑level reporting approach for cyber risk and resilience

Session 6: The Employment Rights Act for Managers: How it Impacts all Employers

How the latest legislation and regulation changes effect businesses, managers, and obligations

Key takeaways:

  • New requirements on Preventing Sexual Harassment and Whistleblowing
  • Day One Rights
  • Updates on the latest court cases

Who should attend?

This seminar is essential for

Senior Compliance Officers

Risk Managers

MLROs

Legal Teams

Operations Managers

HR Leaders

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Complete the form to book your seat for this afternoon covering a range of key compliance topics.