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Exploring the FCA extension of individual rules of conduct to all directors

Exploring the FCA extension of individual rules of conduct to all directors

Published on: 30 May 2017

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Exploring the FCA extension of individual rules of conduct to all directors
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Financial Services analysis: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is extending the application of its code of conduct sourcebook (COCON) to standard non-executive directors (NEDs). Marcus Bonnell, regulatory counsel at RPC, looks at the key elements of the policy statement. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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