Regulatory Compliance

To be, or not to be - that is the Question

Be Compliant

Regulatory compliance refers to the process of adhering to laws, regulations, and standards - that are relevant to the running of an organisation's operations.

This can include industry-specific regulations, as well as broader laws and regulations that apply to all businesses. 

Ensuring regulatory compliance is important for organisations, as non-compliance can result in fines, legal penalties, and damage to reputation.

Achieving regulatory compliance often involves implementing policies and procedures to ensure the organisation is 'in compliance' with relevant laws and regulations, as well as regularly review and update policies and procedures - to ensure they remain current and effective.

Compliance vs Obligations 

Regulatory Compliance

Adhering to laws, regulations, and standards that are relevant to an organisation's operations. 

This may include industry-specific regulations, as well as broader laws and regulations that apply to all businesses. Ensuring regulatory compliance is therefore important, as non-compliance could result in fines, legal penalties, and damage to reputation.

Regulatory Obligations

Specific requirements an organisation must fulfil - in order to be in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards. 

These can vary depending on the specific industry and location in which an organisation operates in, and could include reporting requirements, record-keeping requirements, and requirements for maintaining certain standards or practices.

In general, 'Regulatory Compliance' refers to the overall process of ensuring an organisation is 'in compliance' 

with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, 

while 'Regulatory Obligations' refer to specific requirements that must be fulfilled in order to meet this compliance.

Organisational Challenges

 Some organisations may face, include

 
Staying up-to-date with frequent changes and updates
Ensure compliancy across the entire organisaton 
Manage risks 
Balance Compliance with innovaton
Manage the costs of compliance 

What Compliance Issues 

are affecting 

your Organisation?

Data Privacy and Security - Is your data protected and handled in a way, that complies with relevant regulations, such as the UK's Data Protection Act and the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

Environmental Regulations - Are you reducing any negative impacts of the businesses on the environment?

Keeping in mind a number of new regulations related to environmental compliance in the UK, such as the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010.

Health and Safety Regulations - Are you ensuring the health and safety of your employees and customers as a top priority, continuously reviewing regulations in place to help ensure compliance?

For example, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sets out the general duties of employers and the self-employed to ensure the health and safety of their employees, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.

Financial Regulations - Are you ensuring transparency to prevent fraud and financial crimes?

For example, the implementation of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which aims to improve individual accountability in the financial sector, and the EU's Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), aiming to prevent insider trading and market manipulation.
 

Objectively and Unbiased

BluKonzept Consulting providing an independent view can help your organisation,

  • With a fresh perspective to help identify new approaches and solutions, that might not be obvious to those who are deeply embedded in the organisation.
  • Identify blind spots in areas where the organisation may have blind spots or biases, potentially providing a more objective assessment of the organisation's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Enhance objectivity and reduce the influence of personal or political agendas, which can be particularly important in decision-making processes or when dealing with sensitive issues.
  • Help reduce risk by providing a more balanced assessment of potential risks and uncertainties, and by identifying potential unintended consequences of decisions or actions.

Contact BluKonzept to ensure your organisation is,

- Operating in accordance with all relevant laws and regulations 
- Employees and Customers are protected
- Relevant requirements are met - when looking to access new markets
- Risks are mitigated from potential legal and financial liabilities


 

 

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