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    Compliance Monitoring Programme Template | FCA & PSR Firms | Compliance Consultant
    🚀 2025 Edition – Fully Updated

    Compliance Monitoring
    Programme Template

    The Complete Annual Monitoring Plan for FCA-Authorised and Payment Services Firms

    Save 40+ hours with a comprehensive, ready-to-use compliance monitoring programme covering Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, DORA, SM&CR, AML, and all core FCA requirements.

    Instant Download Word Format (.docx) Unlimited Customisation
    20+
    Years FCA Experience
    24
    Monitoring Sections
    100+
    Control Activities
    4
    Firm Types Covered

    Why Choose This Template?

    Everything you need to build a comprehensive, FCA-compliant monitoring programme

    Save 40+ Hours

    Pre-built monitoring schedule with 100+ control activities. Simply customise to your firm’s specific requirements.

    Fully Updated for 2025

    Includes Consumer Duty (PRIN 2A), Operational Resilience (SYSC 15A), DORA, and latest FCA expectations.

    Dual-Regime Coverage

    One template for FSMA and PSR firms. Colour-coded sections clearly identify PSR-specific requirements.

    FCA Handbook Links

    Direct hyperlinks to relevant FCA Handbook sections throughout for quick reference and verification.

    Non-Expert Friendly

    Clear instructions enable operations staff to complete monitoring activities accurately without specialist knowledge.

    Instant Download

    Word document format (.docx) ready for immediate customisation and use. Compatible with all major word processors.

    Latest Regulations

    Updated for Latest Regulatory Requirements

    Stay compliant with the newest FCA expectations

    Consumer Duty (2025)

    Full integration of PRIN 2A requirements including products & services outcomes, price & value, consumer understanding, and consumer support monitoring.

    View PRIN 2A

    Operational Resilience (2025)

    Complete section on Important Business Services identification, impact tolerances, dependency mapping, and scenario testing per SYSC 15A.

    View SYSC 15A

    Enhanced Third-Party Oversight

    Expanded outsourcing section aligned with SS2/21, covering critical third parties, exit planning, and concentration risk management.

    View SS2/21

    DORA Readiness (January 2025)

    Forward-looking ICT risk management section covering digital operational resilience testing, ICT incident reporting, and third-party ICT providers.

    Learn about DORA

    What’s Inside the Template?

    24 comprehensive monitoring sections covering every regulatory requirement

    A General Compliance & Threshold Conditions
    B Regulator Engagement (FCA/PSR)
    C Business Strategy & Risk Management
    D Consumer Duty (PRIN 2A) NEW
    E Governance & SM&CR
    F Systems & Controls (SYSC)
    G Operational Resilience (SYSC 15A) NEW
    H Third-Party Risk & Outsourcing
    I Personnel & Training
    J Financial Promotions
    K Conflicts of Interest
    L Complaints Handling
    M Financial Crime & AML
    N Data Protection (UK GDPR)
    O Safeguarding PSR
    P Payment Services Conduct PSR
    Q Agent Oversight PSR
    R Strong Customer Authentication PSR
    S Market Abuse (MAR)
    T Client Assets (CASS)
    U DORA & ICT Risk Management NEW
    V Whistleblowing
    W Audit & Assurance
    X Regulatory Reporting

    Applicability Matrix

    Instantly see what applies to your firm type

    Control Templates

    Document your control activities

    Policy Register

    Track all compliance policies

    Step-by-Step Guide

    Easy customisation instructions

    Perfect For…

    Designed for compliance professionals across the UK regulated sector

    FCA-authorised firms preparing for authorisation
    Payment Institutions (PIs) and EMIs
    Registered Account Information Service Providers
    Compliance Officers (SMF16) updating frameworks
    MLROs (SMF17) ensuring AML coverage
    Consultants advising regulated firms
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    Professional template developed by chartered compliance consultants with 20+ years FCA regulatory experience

    Instant download
    Word format
    Unlimited use
    Multi-entity

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Microsoft Word (.docx) format, compatible with Word 2016 and later, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and other major word processors.

    Yes, once purchased you can adapt the template for use across multiple entities within your organisation or client base.

    Absolutely. The template is specifically designed to meet FCA expectations for compliance monitoring programmes as part of authorisation applications and ongoing regulatory requirements.

    The template includes a comprehensive applicability matrix and colour-coded sections. Purple [PSR] tags identify Payment Services-specific requirements, making it easy to tailor to your firm type.

    This version is current as of January 2025, including Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, and DORA requirements. The template is periodically updated to reflect regulatory changes.

    Yes, Compliance Consultant offers full compliance monitoring programme development, governance reviews, and FCA authorisation support. Contact us for a quote.

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