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Prior to 7 March 2016, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") was responsible for assessing the fitness and propriety of those working within financial services in approved roles. However, under the new Senior Managers and Certification Regime ("SMCR"), which applies to deposit takers and Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA") designated investment firms, there has been a shift in responsibility from the FCA to the firms themselves.

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David Hunt employment lawyer

David Hunt

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David advises employer clients, with a particular focus on the financial services and sport sectors, on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues. He also acts for individuals in relation to contract and exit negotiations and advises them on matters relating to restrictive covenants. 

David advises employer clients, with a particular focus on the financial services and sport sectors, on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues. He also acts for individuals in relation to contract and exit negotiations and advises them on matters relating to restrictive covenants. 

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