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The actions taken by the FSRA address failures (to the extent applicable in each case) to: follow duediligence procedures as required by the Regulations; keep records of the performance of duediligence; reportrequired information in a complete and accurate manner; and/or submit the required annual information return.
Improved fund segregation : Firms will be required to hold safeguarded funds in designated accounts with authorised institutions from the point of receipt, preventing delays and potential mismanagement. He says: “I think the onus will be on doing appropriate duediligence at the start.
Extended DueDiligence : More time for conducting duediligence checks on suspected fraudulent transactions leads to a stronger evidence base for rejection. Additionally, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to impose reportingrequirements on affected firms, enhancing monitoring effectiveness.
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