by layertec | Jul 7, 2020 | Governance
To create a meaningful governance framework based upon BS13500, the organisation must create a governance competence framework to assess the application of skills and knowledge within this area. Unlike ISO9001 where competence needs defining for those persons...
by layertec | Jul 7, 2020 | Governance
For an effective governance system to align with BS13500 the executive team should set the governance direction within the organisation. The organisation’s founding documents should be available and understood by the board. The purpose and values of the entity should...
by layertec | Jul 7, 2020 | Governance
For the BS13500 Governance programme to operate effectively, the executive team and the CEO must demonstrate the required leadership for governance to blossom within the organisation. This is never easy, as in many organisations there are competing programmes that...
by layertec | Jul 7, 2020 | Governance
Within the context of BS13500 principles are defined as: fundamentals, truths, propositions, and assumptions that serve as foundation blocks as sets of values and or behaviours. In creating an effective governance model, the organisation should capture the principles...
by layertec | Jul 7, 2020 | Governance
Funeral planning companies seeking authorisation will need to embrace the regulator’s SMCR programme. The FCA replaced the old Approved Persons Regime (APER) following the difficulties with certain financial institutions. The new focus set out under the Senior...
by layertec | Jul 7, 2020 | Governance
As the funeral planning industry moves towards regulation by the FCA some thought may given to the approach the regulator takes to overall supervision of a new sector. This is important for the Boards of funeral planning organisations as they need to review and plan...
