Webinar
Beyond the CV: Non-financial misconduct rules
Strengthening your approach to non‑financial misconduct risk
From 1 September 2026, the FCA is raising expectations around non‑financial misconduct. Firms will need clearer, more consistent ways to identify and manage behavioural risk.
This includes behaviours such as bullying, harassment and violence where there is a work-related link, alongside broader consideration within Fit and Proper assessments.
So the question is simple:
Do your current screening processes give you enough visibility of behavioural and reputational risk?
In this webinar, we’ll look at how social media checks can help you build a more complete, risk-based approach to screening — and support your readiness for these changes. Join us on the 16 July 2026 at 12pm for a knowledge share session - Beyond background checks: a clearer view of conduct risk.
Who should attend:
If you’re reviewing your approach to non-financial misconduct, this session is for you.
It’s particularly relevant for teams across:
- HR, Risk and Compliance
- Conduct and governance
- SMCR oversight
Across FCA regulated firms including banks, insurers, asset managers, fintechs and consumer credit organisations.
What we’ll cover:
- Why non-financial misconduct is now a conduct and governance issue
- Where traditional screening can fall short
- How social media checks can add useful insight
- How to support ongoing risk management
- How to keep your approach fair, proportionate and defensible
What you’ll take away:
- A clearer view of behavioural risk
- Practical ways to strengthen your screening approach
- More confidence in your FCA readiness
Join our webinar: Beyond the CV: Non-financial misconduct rules
Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Time: 12pm
Meet the speakers
Jake Waddingham
Background Checking Specialist at Experian
Jake Waddingham is a Background Checking Specialist at Experian, supporting FCA-regulated clients with right to work and pre-employment screening solutions. He works closely with organisations across regulated sectors to design compliant, efficient onboarding processes that reduce risk while supporting positive candidate experiences.
With a background spanning legal services, government, and pre-employment screening, Jake brings a practical understanding of how regulatory requirements translate into day-to-day hiring practices.
As organisations respond to increasing scrutiny around compliance and workforce integrity, Jake provides insight into how robust screening processes can support FCA expectations, mitigate risk, and enable confident, informed hiring decisions.
Martin Hardy
Executive Director & Chief Finance & Commercial Officer, SP Index (right2socials)
Martin Hardy is Executive Director and Chief Finance & Commercial Officer at SP Index, specialising in digital risk and social media screening. He works with financial institutions and partners including Experian to help organisations design compliant, proportionate approaches to online due diligence
With the FCA placing greater emphasis on non-financial misconduct and the role of online behaviour in Fitness & Propriety assessments, Martin provides practical insight into how firms can evidence integrity, manage risk, and apply social media checks in a fair and defensible way
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