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Mini-series extended | The missing layer: Why international standards will define the future of digital identity

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Across this series, we have looked at how digital identity is moving beyond national systems and towards cross-border interoperability. Much of that discussion tends to focus on regulation, trust frameworks and technology. But there is another layer underneath all three, and it is the one that will ultimately determine whether global digital … Mini-series extended | The missing layer: Why international standards will define the future of digital identity

Why your Right to Work process could become non-compliant in 2026

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK Government hasn’t changed Right to Work rules yet but the direction of travel is now very clear. The Home Office has opened consultation on updates to its Code of Practice for employers, with proposed changes expected to take effect from October 2026. On the surface, these look like technical updates. … Why your Right to Work process could become non-compliant in 2026

Fit and proper in the digital age: Building a modern screening framework

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The core principles behind fit and proper assessments have not changed. Firms still need to consider integrity, competence and financial soundness when deciding whether someone is suitable for a regulated role. What has changed is the environment around those decisions. The FCA’s growing focus on non-financial misconduct, culture and wider conduct risk … Fit and proper in the digital age: Building a modern screening framework

Social media and SM&CR: Should firms review online behaviour?

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The FCA does not require firms to carry out social media screening as part of a fit and proper assessment. But that does not mean the question has gone away. As the regulator places more emphasis on integrity, culture and non-financial misconduct, many firms are now asking whether publicly available online behaviour … Social media and SM&CR: Should firms review online behaviour?

From financial crime to culture risk: the new frontier of SM&CR screening

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Financial services regulation has traditionally been shaped by the need to prevent financial misconduct. That focus is still important but it is no longer the full story. The FCA’s recent position on non-financial misconduct reflects a wider shift in how risk is understood. Increasingly, regulators are recognising that harm does not only … From financial crime to culture risk: the new frontier of SM&CR screening

FCA PS25/23: Why “Fit & Proper” checks are no longer just about financial misconduct

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The Financial Conduct Authority has always required firms to ensure that employees performing regulated roles are “fit and proper”. Traditionally, this assessment focused on fairly familiar areas: criminal records, regulatory breaches, financial soundness, and professional competence. However, recent regulatory developments signal an important shift. With the publication of Policy Statement PS25/23, the … FCA PS25/23: Why “Fit & Proper” checks are no longer just about financial misconduct

Why the UK CertifID trust mark matters for hiring, screening and compliance platforms

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK government has announced UK CertifID, a new trust mark designed to identify digital identity services that meet the standards of the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework. While the trust mark will only become fully relevant once Trust Framework 1.0 is implemented, it represents an important milestone in the … Why the UK CertifID trust mark matters for hiring, screening and compliance platforms

Why the UK’s proposed Digital ID wallet could reshape hiring and compliance

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK is consulting on a national digital ID The UK Government has launched a consultation on a proposed national digital ID system, designed to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. The digital ID would be something people choose to use rather than something they must have, with … Why the UK’s proposed Digital ID wallet could reshape hiring and compliance

Mini-series | Series Conclusion: From national systems to global identity networks

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK survey does not announce a finished solution but it surfaces a clear consensus that cross-border digital credentials matter, while showing why delivery is structurally complex. The next few years can be framed as: Phase 1: Domestic digital identity buildout: National trust frameworks mature (the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust … Mini-series | Series Conclusion: From national systems to global identity networks

Mini-series | Part 3: What happens next? The global digital identity landscape

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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] If cross-border digital credentials are inevitable, the following will need to be in place. 1) Mutual recognition, building trust between systems Countries need mechanisms to recognise each other’s approaches to assurance and certification. OfDIA’s work sits in that direction, and the survey shows industry appetite for the government to help unblock barriers. … Mini-series | Part 3: What happens next? The global digital identity landscape