Non-Financial Misconduct: Understanding FCA Rules and Guidance

Introduction

Non-financial misconduct has been a real area of focus for the FCA in recent years. It follows the #MeToo movement, which led to a shift in society’s expectations on how misconduct should be treated, in the workplace or otherwise. In light of this focus, and in particular the reputational consequences of not dealing with such issues in line with regulatory expectation, firms (and HR and compliance professionals in particular) have been grappling with potentially thorny issues relating to non-financial misconduct. Following multiple consultation papers, the FCA has now issued finalised rules and guidance, which will take effect from 1 September 2026.

This webinar will cover a variety of topics, ranging from the brief background and context on non-financial misconduct, to the FCA’s finalised proposals relating to its conduct rules and implications for fitness and propriety assessments. You will also be taken through a selection of recent cases and hypothetical scenarios, which will equip you with practical pointers and takeaways.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Introduction to non-financial misconduct
• Recent rise to prominence
• Where it began - Frensham v FCA
• FCA developments
• Policy Statement (PS 25/23)
• Key changes:
• The Conduct Rules (COCON)
• The Fit & Proper Test (FIT)
• Recent example cases
• Scenarios and hypotheticals
• Practicalities and takeaways

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 10th August 2026

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