Kingsley Napley Talks

Financial Services Series - The FCA’s finalised guidance on Non-Financial Misconduct

In this first episode of our new Financial Services series, Francesca Lopez and James Alleyne break down the FCA’s long‑awaited guidance on non‑financial misconduct - what’s changing, when the new rules take effect, and what firms and regulated individuals need to do now.

 

In under 10 minutes, we cover:

• What counts as “work‑related” misconduct.
• How private‑life behaviour may impact fitness and propriety.
• What managers need to know about their strengthened responsibilities.
• Practical steps firms should take ahead of 1 September 2026.

 

A clear, accessible overview for HR leaders, compliance teams and anyone working in the FS sector.

 

Watch now to get ahead of the changes.

Around the globe: your visa guide - Part 1

Welcome to our new podcast series called 'Around the globe: your visa guide.'

In Part 1 - Ilda De Sousa meets...

How to finalise the internal investigation: forming conclusions, employment issues and reporting to regulator

How to carry out the internal investigation: privilege, data protection and evidence gathering

Unprofessional behaviour in an accountancy firm: first steps for an effective internal investigation

In this podcast experts from our criminal, employment and partnership, regulatory and reputation management teams examine immediate first steps when an allegation of unprofessional behaviour is made.  We provide guidance on what to do when an allegation could be criminal in nature, how to compile an effective investigation team and how to preserve evidence for the investigation.

Preparing for Due Diligence: Top tips for sellers

During this podcast, Patrick Alexander delves into the critical aspects of due diligence, a fundamental process in business transactions. He explores topics such as confidentiality, commercially-sensitive information, and effective ways to provide responses during due diligence assessments. Patrick also discusses the intricacies of administrative considerations, operating a company, contractual nuances, assessing assets, financial evaluations, and identifying potential areas of concern. 

Statutory Registers Podcast

Every private company incorporated in England & Wales is required to maintain a number of statutory registers. These are also referred to as company books or company registers.

 

In this podcast we consider in further detail the specific registers which comprise the statutory registers and more.

 

Illegal share buybacks

In this podcast, we'll cover the essentials of share buybacks, highlighting key legal requirements and common pitfalls. Learn how to ensure your buybacks are compliant and avoid severe penalties. 

The benefits of hippotherapy – an explanation from a therapist

In this episode of KN talks, Aideen McGarry spoke to Louise Barrett, a qualified hippotherapist about the benefits of equine therapies. This is something that we were keenly interested to know more about and to provide information on to our listeners because hippotherapy has been accessed by clients of the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury department and can be of particular relevance to disabled children.

Fifo podcast recording - Ep 5 - France