The SimplyBiz Group has published details of its programme of support designed to help advisers prepare for the implementation of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), and remain compliant post-December.

The SM&CR support proposition comprises online competency training, bespoke compliance visits, half and full day face-to-face events, a series of practical guides, a dedicated area of the site, and a suite of revised documentation.

Gary Kershaw, compliance director of the SimplyBiz Group, said: “SM&CR is one of the biggest regulatory challenges facing advisers this year, and we wanted to ensure that the firms who use our services have everything they need to prepare for the arrival of the new regime in December.

“Helping to ease the regulatory burden currently facing advisers is at the heart of everything we do at The SimplyBiz Group, and the breadth of our SM&CR programme means that we will be able to help our Members, no matter where they need support or how they would like it to be delivered.

“One of the concerns that we have is that some firms may feel the SM&CR is just a replacement for the Approved Persons Regime, and not give themselves enough time to get ready.

“We believe that offering such a comprehensive range of support will help the firms who use our services properly prepare for December, and allow them to continue to focus their time where it will be most valued – with their clients.”