Financial services firms still have a few weeks to get ready for the new regulatory reference regime that comes into force on 7 March 2017.

The introduction of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime ("SMCR") a year ago has seen an increased focus on accountability and standards of fitness and propriety.

Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England and Chair of the Financial Stability Board, has warned of a likely increase in regulation for Fintech firms due to the "systemic risks" they pose...