What is Regulatory Compliance?

LexisNexis is strengthening the response of governance, risk and compliance functions to the demands of an increasingly complex regulatory environment by applying world-class legal expertise to a new technology solution: LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance.

LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance is an always up-to-date obligations register. It offers concise guidance on exactly which regulations you should follow and how to be compliant with them. Real-time alerts ensure that, when legislation changes, you know what to do about it. We advise you on exactly which action to take, why to take it and what the consequences are of non‑compliance.

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Anti-Bribery & Corruption


Organisations risk exposure to criminal liability as well as facing significant penalties for non-compliance with the various anti-bribery laws, including the UK Bribery Act 2010. This module addresses the technicalities of the Act, explains its terms and sets out those factors and issues that an organisation should consider when conducting its bribery and corruption risk assessment.

AML-CFT - Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing


The UK AML/CFT/Sanctions framework is contained in a number of laws and regulations and organisations operating in the regulated sector have a range of legal and regulatory obligations they must satisfy. This module explains what is meant by working in the regulated sector, along with detail as to what organisations can expect in relation to its AML/CFT compliance obligations.

Asset Management


Organisations intending to provide asset management services in the UK must obtain the appropriate authorisation from the FCA. These organisations and their employees are required to be familiar with the legal obligations to which they are subject. This module aims to equip organisations with knowledge of their obligations and the processes and procedures necessary to establish the relevant systems and operations to ensure compliance, including sustainability reporting.

Banking And Lending


The Banking and Lending module explains the legislative and regulatory requirements for banks operating in the UK who offer banking and lending services, and incorporates the rules and standards administered in the UK by the FCA, the PRA and the PSR. Both organisations seeking authorisation to provide banking services in the UK, and organisations that already provide banking services, can use this module to confirm the adequacy of existing compliance measures and gauge the compliance burden of possible expansions.

Casinos & Gambling


This module details the regulatory requirements for gambling in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). Gambling, including betting, gaming, and lotteries, is regulated under the Gambling Act 2005. The Gambling Commission is the regulator for gambling, along with licensing authorities in respect of premises licensing (local authorities in England and Wales, licensing boards in Scotland).

Competition


UK competition law prohibits organisations from engaging in anti-competitive agreements and an abuse of a dominant position. The law creates civil offences for such behaviour or agreements as well as a criminal cartel offence against individuals who engage in certain anti-competitive agreements. This module sets out the UK competition laws, rules and regulations which organisations must comply with.

Consumer Protection


This module informs UK organisations of their legislated legal consumer protection obligations. UK consumer protection laws are wide-ranging and apply to the provision of goods, services and/or digital content, product liability, marketing, and advertising (on-premises, off-premises and on-line) and consumer credit agreements. An organisation providing any (or any combination) of those to consumers must comply with legal obligations, rules and requirements.

Corporations


This module informs the directors and officers of companies of their legislative obligations and best practice processes to be implemented and maintained within all levels of the organisation and throughout the life cycle of the company.

Cybersecurity


The UK does not have a dedicated cybersecurity law; consequently, the obligations to safeguard its network and information system from abuse, misuse or attack are contained across a number of laws. This module addresses the regulatory frameworks that an organisation must take into account when building its cybersecurity strategy, along with required actions and the consequences for failure in each.

Employment


Every UK employer has legal obligations it owes to workers and prospective workers. Employers must ensure that all workers are treated fairly. This involves understanding various sources of legislation including, the: Employment Act 2002, Employment Relations Act 1999, Employment Rights Act 1996 and Equality Act 2010. This module uncovers your compliance obligations across the entire employment life cycle – from recruitment to employment contract obligations, right through to fair treatment in the workplace and more.

Environment


This module informs UK organisations of their legislated legal obligations to the environment. The module focuses on providing practical assistance to UK organisations to ensure that they comply with sustainability regulations by transparently reporting energy use, climate risks, and pollution measures.

England and Wales Solicitors Regulation


Solicitors in England and Wales are governed by a framework of legal services and solicitors legislation, such as the Legal Services Act 2007 and the Solicitors Act 1974, which controls the provision of legal services and restricts the practice of certain legal activities. This module addresses this legal and regulatory landscape concisely, covering a wide range of requirements which solicitors and legal firms must take into account, along with the required actions and the consequences for failure to comply.

Financial Sanctions


The UK's Financial Sanctions regime is a powerful legal tool - rooted in foreign policy and national security. It comprises of several sets of regulations and has broad application, applying both to: All individuals and legal entities who are within, or undertake activities within, the UK's territory and All UK nationals and legal entities established under UK law, including their branches (irrespective of where their activities take place). This module will help support organisations understand their obligations in relation to applicable financial sanctions regimes.

Financial Services Authorisation


An organisation seeking to offer regulated financial services activities or consumer credit to consumers in the UK is subject to strict legal processes and procedures, including obtaining formal authorisation to provide such services or credit. This module breaks these processes and procedures into the clear and concise legal obligations.

Insurance


This module addresses all areas of PRA and FCA regulation that apply to insurance organisations wishing to operate in the UK. Content provided falls into the areas of authorisation, regulation, and customer relations. Specific rules for long-term insurance and general insurance are also provided in this module. Insurance organisations should adhere to the guidance provided in this module for satisfactory compliance with the rules that govern the insurance industry.

Modern Slavery


The Modern Slavery module advises UK organisations of the processes and procedures they need to implement to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations relating to modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation.

Payment Services


The Payment Services module outlines the regulatory requirements for payment service providers and e-money institutions operating in the UK. It explains the obligations of Payment Service Providers for those that are new to the UK payments industry or that already provide, operate, or administer payment systems in the UK.

Privacy & Data Protection


Regardless of which industry you are in, privacy and data protection issues affect us all. The Privacy and Data Protection module identifies and guides your organisation through the compliance obligations surrounding the secure collection, management and maintenance of personal information within the Australian legal framework.

Tax


This module sets out the taxes UK-resident and, in certain circumstances, non-resident individuals and entities are liable to pay in the United Kingdom. The module provides a detailed explanation of the obligations taxpayers must meet and the legal consequences of non-compliance.

Workplace Health & Safety


This module aims to assist an organisation in understand as an employer their general legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, which involves understanding and complying with the myriad of health and safety law.

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