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SUMMARY:Workshop: FRC Safeguarding Audit – Industry Engagement on Interim Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: FRC Safeguarding Audit – Industry Engagement on Interim Guidance\n Event details \n\nDate: 3rd February 2026\n\n\nTime: 8:30 – 11:00 GMT. \n\n\nVenue: ICAEW Member’s Hall (close to Moorgate tube station)\n\n\nBreakfast and refreshments: Breakfast\, tea and coffee will be provided. Please inform us if you have any dietary requirements as soon as possible. \n\n  \nAgenda \n\n8:30: Guests arrive\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00: Networking and breakfast\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30: Presentation of FRC Safeguarding Audit – What to expect \n\n\n9:30 – 11:00: Roundtable discussion on the FRC’s draft ‘interim guidance’\n\n  \nBackground \nFollowing the Financial Conduct Authority’s publication of Policy Statement (‘PS’) 25/12\, it has mandated that all Authorised Payment Institutions and E-Money Institutions (safeguarding >£100k of relevant funds) must undergo an annual mandatory safeguarding audit\, effective from 7 May 2026.  \nAs a result\, the Financial Reporting Council (‘FRC’) is in the process of drafting a new Safeguarding Assurance Standard that qualified Safeguarding Auditors must follow to conduct its audit. However\, in the interim\, considering the tight timescale to the 7 May 2026 go-live date\, the FRC is developing an ‘Interim Guidance’ for qualified Safeguarding Auditors. \nThis event from The Payments Assocation’s Regulatory Working Group\, co-hosted by Gladius Assurance\, will explore the FRC’s draft ‘interim guidance’. We are seeking feedback from a wide range of stakeholders at Payment / E-money firms. By attending\, members will have the opportunity to ensure their views are considered on this significant development. \n  \nWhy attend \nThe workshop will cover\, on a Chatham House rules basis\, the following areas: \n\nGain an understanding of the FRC’s draft ‘Interim Guidance’ proposed audit testing scope.\nUnderstand its approach to proportionality and materiality for the Safeguarding Audit.\nShare your views on operational friction points for Payment / E-Money firms.\nShare your feedback on auditor availability and access.\nConsolidate and feed concrete industry views back to the FRC working group.\n\nTarget Audience \n We encourage the following attendance from regulated Payment / E-Money firms: \n\nCFOs\nSafeguarding Officers\nHead of Treasury\nHead of Compliance\nHead of Internal Audit\nLegal\n\nWhat next? \nInsights gleaned from the roundtable will be summarised in a response that we submit to the FRC. \n\nThis event has limited space and is on a first come first serve basis.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/workshop-frc-safeguarding-audit-industry-consultation-on-interim-guidance/
LOCATION:One Moorgate Place\, London\, EC2R 6EA\, One Moorgate Place\, London\, EC2R 6EA\, London\, EC2R 6EA
CATEGORIES:Policy/Stakeholder Engagement Events
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SUMMARY:PA@TheCity February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the first PA@TheCity of 2026 for leading insights from the national lead police force for fraud and economic crime. \nWe’re delighted to welcome Nik Adams\, Deputy Commissioner of the City of London Police\, the national lead force for fraud and economic crime and a key part of the UK’s policing and public security framework\, to our upcoming monthly members’ reception. \nJoining us as a special guest\, he will share key highlights on the latest initiatives and operational priorities in the fight against fraud\, offering members timely insight into how law enforcement is responding to emerging threats and working with industry to protect the payments ecosystem. \nThe event will run between 18:00 – 20:00 GMT and\, in addition to the insights from the Deputy Commissioner\, is an outstanding opportunity for in-person networking with industry peers and friends. The evening is being held at The Union Regents Place\, London. \nSimply pick up your badge at registration and join us for a drink or two to catch up with old friends and engage with new members of The Payments Association and their guests. \nDrinks and canapes will be served throughout the evening. \nPlease note: You must be registered to attend this event. We recommend registering ASAP to guarantee entry as we are likely to sell out of tickets. \nHear a welcome speech from: \n \nDeputy Commissioner Nik Adams \nCity of London Police \nNational Coordinator for Economic and Cyber Crime \nNPCC Lead for Financial Investigation and Asset Recovery \nNPCC Lead for Elections
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/pathecity-february-2026/
LOCATION:The Union Regents Place\, 11 Triton St\, London NW1 3BF\, The Union Regents Place\, 11 Triton St\, London NW1 3BF\, London\, NW1 3BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:PA@TheCity
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