A safeguarding reality check: Learnings from the first six months

Six months since the new safeguarding rules came into effect in May 2026, firms are still at very different stages of readiness. Some are confident in their processes, others are still finding their footing. This webinar, in partnership with AutoRek, takes stock of what’s actually been achieved since implementation, benchmarks the market against best practice, and looks ahead to what the 2027 landscape will demand. Join us for a practical session, diving into real experiences from the last six months – not a generic regulatory update.

We’ll explore:

• CASS 15 readiness remains uneven – how can firms that are falling behind start addressing the gaps in policy, reconciliation and control ownership? What are the early wins and pain points discovered so far?
• Governance and evidence are now central to compliance and audits raise the stakes even further – what emerging best practice is there for clear ownership, robust documentation and board-level visibility? How are organisations breaking down team silos for better collaboration?
• Disconnected systems, inconsistent bank data, limited visibility of fund flows – how do we get more accurate reconciliations? What role should AI play and where is human oversight still required?
• Looking ahead – can we expect any further updates? What will the 2027 landscape look like?