Following the publication of the Certification Regime, Fitness and Propriety Guidance by the Banking Standards Board today, Simon Lewis, Chief Executive at AFME, said:

“AFME welcomes the Banking Standard Board's good practice guidance for banks and building societies assessing the fitness and propriety of staff subject to the Certification Regime. AFME continues to work hard with the industry to improve standards of conduct and culture in the financial sector, including efficient implementation of measures such as the Senior Managers and Certification Regime and the European Banking Authority revised Guidelines on internal governance.”

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