fscom is one of the leading specialist consulting firms providing governance, risk and compliance solutions to financial services institutions in the UK and Ireland.
We are a firm of deep domain compliance experts who specialise in the financial services industry. Specifically, we work within the asset and funds, banking, capital markets, crypto and payments sectors.

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Join us for a 60-minute webinar where seasoned compliance leaders will share the key lessons they've learned from years of serving as SMF16s in Asset Management firms. With decades of combined experience navigating regulatory expectations, driving cultural change, and managing real-world challenges, our speakers will provide practical insights that go beyond theory and the FCA Handbook.

Whether you are currently in a compliance leadership role or aspiring to step into one, this session will be perfect for you if you’re looking to sharpen your edge and stay future-ready.

**Host**: Maja Marszalek, Head of Asset Management

**Moderator**: Saiful Khan, Senior Manager

**Panelists**

·      Andrew Hicks, Director

·      Kevin Farrell, Associate Director

·      Catharine Hex-Candy, Senior Manager

**What you’ll learn:**

Our expert panel will explore:

·      Real-world insights for meeting regulatory expectations

·      How SMF16 role has evolved

·      Balancing act: effective oversight vs. day-to-day operational demands

·      Avoiding common pitfalls that trip up even the most experienced leaders

·      Looking ahead: emerging trends and where the FCA is turning its focus

**📅Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025**

**🕐Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm**

**📍Location: Online**

**Who should attend?**

This session is designed for:

·      Compliance Officers

·      MLROs

·      Heads of Risk

·      Senior Managers and Directors in regulated firms

·      Anyone preparing for or currently holding SMF roles
