In this webinar, Control Now explores why the majority of UK investment firms continue to rely on Approved Reporting Mechanisms (ARMs) for MiFIR transaction reporting, despite the fact that direct submission to the FCA has always been a permitted option under Article 26(7). Drawing on the latest regulatory signals from FCA DP24/2, CP 25/32, and ESMA's 2024 data quality report, the session sets out why the economic and operational case for direct reporting has never been stronger, with ARM costs escalating 3–5% annually and liability for reporting accuracy remaining firmly with the investment firm regardless of the submission route.
The webinar walks through the true total cost of ownership across ARM, in-house build, and RegTech models, demonstrating potential savings of up to 70% over three years. It also covers the operational advantages of direct reporting, end-to-end data lineage, same-day error resolution, and complete visibility into what the regulator actually holds, alongside a practical 8–12 week implementation roadmap. A live demonstration of Control Now's platform is included, together with a client case study and a step-by-step guide for firms ready to begin the transition.
Date: Wednesday, 25th March
Time: 10 am (UK time)
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BrTlxj2JTAC0lfsqbt6WCg