FCA programme updates: DFU capability, ESG ratings regime & financial-crime TOM (neutral overview) 📅

Summary:

This note signposts public updates related to three FCA workstreams and outlines, at a high level, how HOBA Tech supported operating-model design and governance. It is informational only and does not imply FCA endorsement.

What’s publicly available now

• Digital Forensics (DFU) and the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR)

The Forensic Science Regulator’s Statutory Code of Practice (in force) sets accreditation expectations (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025 via UKAS) for covered forensic activities. The FCA has publicly referenced the continual development of its cyber/digital forensics capabilities.

Read more: FSR Code of Practice (gov.uk) · FCA speeches referencing digital/cyber forensics.

• ESG ratings regime

UK legislation has brought ESG ratings providers into FCA regulation, with the FCA welcoming the move and indicating consultation on the regime timeline.

Read more: FCA announcement welcoming ESG ratings legislation · FCA workplan references.

• Financial crime (post-LCF) improvements

The FCA continues to report on actions following the Independent Investigation into London Capital & Finance (LCF), including changes to supervision and transparency.

Read more: FCA LCF investigation & response hub.

How HOBA Tech contributed (in brief)

• Operating-model (TOM) design: Connected policy and board intent to measurable outcomes (VSOM) across People, Process, Technology and Data.
• Governance & assurance: Mapped risks, controls and data/MI for regulator-grade traceability (policy → control → procedure).
• Repeatable frameworks: Created a single source of truth (capabilities, processes, benefits, control library) reusable across workstreams.
• Change cadence: Set review rhythms and decision rights to accelerate safe delivery.

Note: This section describes HOBA Tech’s method and contribution to internal design/governance. It does not represent endorsement or confirmation of internal approvals by the FCA.

Why this matters for regulated change in ANZ & APAC

As data-residency, sustainability and financial-crime expectations rise across the region, organisations need clear TOMs with defensible governance. HOBA® provides a practical way to move from ambition to audit-ready execution—fast, safely and with people at the centre.

🎯Proud to have supported regulator-grade operating models at the FCA: DFU capability uplift, ESG ratings regime prep & Financial Crime TOM—turning policy → controls → outcomes. 🔍📊🚀

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